Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…

Winter is a beautiful time of year at Cane Creek State Park, and part of that beauty comes from the multitude of birds that migrate here in the cooler months. The best way to see these fascinating…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake during our lake…

Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers ages 50 and up who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but all ages are…

Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's winter scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 3/4-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and…

Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “beta,” or the body positioning, sequence of moves, and specific techniques needed to get to…

Nature is full of masters of disguise; you just have to know how to look. Join a park interpreter for an easy 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail focused on the clever camouflage strategies wildlife…

Ever thought about eating a bug? Birds seem to like them. Join a park interpreter to see what you must have to be classified as an insect, then sample a few of our crunchy critters. Different flavors…

One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter to…

Due to inclement winter weather and associated safety concerns, all Arkansas State Parks programs and events are cancelled this weekend. Discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs…

Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.

Gaze at the park's beautiful night sky! Meet at Camp Ouachita Historic Site in Ogden Hall for a fascinating star presentation presented by the members of Crntral Arkansas Astronomical Society. Then,…

Join the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society at Lake Sylvia to gaze at the park's beautiful night sky! Meet at Camp Ouachita Historic Site in Ogden Hall for a fascinating star presentation presented…

How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Meet a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call this mountain home!

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake Bailey for a chance to see a few.…

Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State…

Join a park interpreter on a guided hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This 1-mile shortcut to the falls is the perfect route for working together and practicing good stewardship of the park by picking…

Your journey into the deep Delta landscape begins here. We will meet at the Watson trailhead and caravan a short distance in your vehicle to the Yancopin Trailhead. Then we will discover how to…

Enjoy an easy 0.25-mile hike along the Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great for critter habitats.

Throughout the spring and summer seasons, Arkansas' black bear populations have been eating everything they can find to prepare for hibernation in the winter months. Join a park interpreter to learn…