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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Come take a break and enjoy a scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Relax and discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands- all from the comfort of your seat.…

Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see them in the park, but these observations represent valuable data that can be used by…

Meet a park interpreter at the beach and learn how to cast and make sure your catch is ethical and legal with this fun, land-based activity. Backyard Bass is a great interactive game to practice your…

Did you know Arkansas was historically known as “The Bear State?” The story of Arkansas’ black bears is one of upheaval and resilience. Join a park interpreter to explore the history of black bears in…

Lake Dardanelle State Park offers diverse habitat that allow many different and unique animals to live here, including the beaver. Everyone is familiar with the phrase, “busy as a beaver,” but how did…

What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to…

Smooth water, cool morning air, breathtaking views – these are but a few of the many alluring qualities of DeGray Lake in the morning. Join us on this refreshing and relaxing cruise of the lake…

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…