Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a great place to begin your birdwatching journey! Discover field guides and other methods of bird identification. A park interpreter will also provide tips for…

Now that it is spring the bugs are coming out. Meet a park interpreter to learn all about insects, arachnids, and other awesome arthropods that can be found at Pinnacle Mountain State Park.

Join Dr. Robert Scott, Archeologist at Parkin Archeological State Park, as he presents Applied Zooarchaeology and the Analysis of Archeological Freshwater Mussel Shell. As we dig into his presentation…

Spring represents a fresh start and new life in nature. Join a park interpreter by the river to illustrate changes in nature this time of year.

Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and…

This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.  

Join our curator for a special look inside our collections facility! We will be highlighting artifacts not usually on display, from letters to diaries to saddles and sabers!

Join a park interpreter to walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps, where hard work and craftsmanship created a park that is seamless with the landscape. This is an easy…

Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to see how in tune you are with the natural world. We'll be testing your skills about furs, tracks, and some mystery items!…

Join a park interpreter for a walk around the 1-mile trail to learn more about the extraordinary history of the Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at the trailhead.

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing lakeside watercolor session. All skill levels welcome. Supplies are limited or bring your own. Capture the beauty of the water’s edge with color and…

While many of us don't view them as food, some of the insects found at Lake Charles State Park are part of a healthy diet all over the world! Meet the park interpreter to discover some of the unique…

Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-3 miles. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring water and don't forget insect…

Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join park staff for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, and learn how to make an easy Dutch oven delight. Don’t miss your chance to…

Ever wonder how plants can grow in different places? Learn about the many ways plant seeds travel throughout the park!

Kick off your Spring Break at Lake Chicot State Park with a relaxed and welcoming campfire gathering. Join the park interpreter for an informal chat about the park’s history, wildlife, and seasonal…

Settlers originally sought out Rich Mountain to help heal medical ailments, restore the weary, and bolster the soul. The mountain has a long history of providing a source of natural medicine. Join a…

Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’s…

What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join a park interpreter on a Golf Course Safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…

Join a park interpreter for a sunset hike with shadow experiments, bird calls and reflection circle celebrating nature’s balance.