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 1/4-mile hike…

Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by…

Join us for Dragonfly Days, a hands-on nature experience celebrating the incredible migration of dragonflies across North America! Each year, thousands of dragonflies take to the skies in one of…

Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…

Have you ever wished you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short information session followed by a walk around the visitor center. We will…

Meet a park interpreter for an adventure on some of our scenic Multi-Use Monument Trails! This adventure will be approximately a 2-mile loop that starts easy before becoming intermediate. Wear…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public…

Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and…

Before or after your bike ride or hike, stop by a tabletop at the Monument Trail parking lot by the visitor center and visit with a park interpreter about trail etiquette, outdoor safety, and Leave No…

Join a park interpreter to learn how to catch one of Lake Bailey's most common fish species, the bluegill sunfish. We will learn how to set up your rod, tie on your hook and look for bait. At the end,…

Play a lively game of wildflower bingo with a park interpreter! As we mark our cards, we’ll explore fascinating facts about the beautiful wildflowers that thrive right here at Devil’s Den State Park.

Mississippi River State Park has special winged visitors this time of year. Learn about these colorful creatures and watch them feed in the park’s gardens.

Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…

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…

How familiar are you with the fish that live in the lakes and rivers of Mississippi River State Park? Stop by to test your skills at identifying some of the fish that are found in these bodies of…

Box turtles are fascinating creatures! These land-dwelling turtles are full of surprises. Join a park interpreter to discover the life of a box turtle and meet our three-toed box turtle at the visitor…

Learn how to trace animals at Lake Sylvia with a park interpreter. Play a fun game to win a prize! 

What’s that sound by the lake? Join a fun, hands-on program to meet the frogs of Lake Frierson State Park! Learn to identify local frogs by their calls, then use everyday items to mimic the sounds…

Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 1/5th-mile hike to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that live in Woolly Hollow State Park. Wear…