Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time.…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: stories and s'mores! Join a park interpreter to build a campfire and enjoy a s'more while hearing…

Join a park interpreter and discover the unique network of trails here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Plan your path to adventure as we delve into the different routes, features and terrain you can…

Take a moment to pay attention to your surroundings using all your senses and experience Queen Wilhelmina State Park in a whole new way. Meet a park interpreter at the Lover's Leap trailhead for a…

Cossatot River State Park is home to many shapes and sizes of our feathered friends. How much do you know about the birds of Cossatot? Stop by and chat with a park interpreter about birds at this come…

Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling, and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your…

The living things that glow at night can add a magical feel to your visit to the park, but have you ever thought about how and why they glow? Join a park interpreter to discover the science behind the…

Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Cooking Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them…

Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even…

Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been tied to Devil’s Den State Park. Supplies are limited.

You may know the animals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but can you identify them by their skulls alone? Each one holds clues about the creature it belonged to. Join a park interpreter for a fun and…

In this class with Instructor Linda Odom, you'll learn to make wholesome soaps using old-fashioned ingredients and modern methods. Using vegetable oil, lye, and water you'll make your soap. You will…

Spend quality time together while building a useful, handcrafted tool with Instructor Bradley Spurlock! In this one day, hands-on workshop you and your child will work as a team to assemble a…

Gardeners are the masters of our landscapes, at least we are in our imagination. We decide the life and death of many lifeforms based on the plants we encourage and those we attempt to eliminate. We…

Come and try out forming pottery out of clay using the potter’s wheel! This three-day workshop will cover forming, trimming, making handles, and some decorating techniques. Students may take their…

Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…

Do you know how to use a map and compass? If you were lost without cell phone signal, could you find your way back to a road? Join a park interpreter for an introduction into wayfinding skills with…

Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter outside the visitor center to learn how to get started! The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14…

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…