What exactly is a groundhog, and can they predict the length of winter by seeing their shadow or not? Join a park interpreter who will share the truth about the groundhog, woodchuck, or whistle pig! A…

Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…

Join a park interpreter for a 1.5 mile hike along the bluff line of Devil’s Racetrack. This moderate hike offers a unique opportunity to explore the park’s geologic features. Please wear sturdy shoes…

Step onto the trail at Mount Nebo State Park for a relaxed, beginner-friendly birding hike. Using the three B’s—binoculars, a bird book, and the birds around us—participants will learn the basics of…

Can you really catch warts from a toad? Join a park interpreter to “bust” the myths and misconceptions about certain animals that we may have heard all our lives.

Join our park interpreter for a guided raptor-watch hike on our Delta View Trail. January is Eagle Awareness Month, and we are hitting the 2.5-mile trail on a search for our national symbol of freedom…

Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave.

Due to inclement winter weather and associated safety concerns, all Arkansas State Parks programs and events are cancelled this weekend. Hair! It’s a useful thing, and one of the characteristics of…

Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximately…

Explore the natural wonders of the southern end of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail on a 1-mile journey through forest and stone. This is a moderate hike. Don’t forget your sturdy footwear and…

Feel with your fingers the features of our furry friends. Join a park interpreter to feel the function of fur. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by as you wish.

Out of an abundance of caution, due to inclement winter weather of the past week, and resulting trail safety concerns (freezing temperatures and remaining accumulated precipitation), this weekend's…

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…

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Out of an abundance of caution, due to inclement winter weather of the past week, and resulting trail safety concerns (freezing temperatures and remaining accumulated precipitation), this weekend's…

Visit Lake Sylvia for some winter fun! Enjoy creating a coaster craft inside the historic Ogden Hall. Paint a winter scene on a wooden coaster inspired by our parks' beauty, perfect for a…

What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…

What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…

Calling all dog parents! Join the park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this PAWsome guided hike along the Rim Trail. Then, stick around to get your fur-baby certified…

Recreate coil pots or pinch pots with air dry clay. The park interpreter will share information on the construction and decoration of pots in the museum. This is a fun activity for visitors of all…