Water is essential to have available on your outdoor adventures, whether hiking or biking the trails. Learn how to figure out how much water you need to take on hikes or rides to avoid dehydration.…

Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided. #GSLoveStateParks…

Meet a park interpreter to discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick,…

You need every color to make a rainbow, just as every species is essential to Village Creek State Park's ecosystem. Join a park interpreter on a journey to find colorful connections along the…

How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call this mountain home!

Become a keen-eyed wildlife observer in Nature Clue Crew, where you explore a nature scene filled with animal clues. By examining tracks, scat, and other natural signs, you can learn how to interpret…

Join a park interpreter to learn more about what a seed must overcome in its journey to germination, as well as the different methods of seed dispersal. This program includes a hands-on activity to…

Stop by the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or answer…

How did early Arkansans survive without modern tools? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore the traditional tools and weapons used for…

Life at Mount Magazine State Park is equipped to survive what can be a challenging environment. Are you equipped to survive a quiz that tests your knowledge of Mount Magazine State Park’s resources?…

Girl Scouts are invited outdoors to discover the natural landscape and historical legacy of Louisiana Purchase State Park. Join us on a short hike on an elevated boardwalk into a swamp to a monument…

How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…

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

Drop by the Exploration Station to visit with a park interpreter, discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and feel their fur! 

Queue the theme music, we are playing JEOPARDY! See if you have what it takes to outwit your fellow competitors in this battle of the brains. Play as a team or an individual to find the questions to…

Come make a beaded keychain and hear about our tiny bead that tells a BIG story! #GSLoveStateParks

Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine built an entire industry in the past…

Girl Scouts, get in touch with nature as you create your own natural candle to take home. Supplies provided. #GSLoveStateParks

Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery and discover what makes up an owl’s meal.

Join a park interpreter to make a unique connection with the Woolly Cabin. After a brief tour of our historic home, we will use watercolor to become "Park-cassos" and capture the scenery of this home.…