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.…

Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour…

Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!

Join a park interpreter at the Mather Lodge breezeway to learn about Arkansas’ native chestnut trees. Once prevalent in Arkansas, these trees with their edible nuts have disappeared from the landscape…

Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them for…

Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…

Join us for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend as we embark on our annual guided hike along the 2.4-mile Coachwhip Trail while learning about the plants and animals who call this area home. Be sure…

Join a park interpreter to learn about Dutch oven outdoor cooking. This event is only open to Girl Scouts and their families and registration is required. Please call the visitor center to register…

Frogs and toads lead a double life. They begin as aquatic tadpoles and polliwogs living and breathing underwater, and then transform into land-dwelling insect-eating machines throughout Mississippi…

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

What’s that noise? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the animal sounds you may encounter during your stay at Woolly Hollow State Park. This program is great for all ages and lasts about 30…

Do you have what it takes to be a Crater of Diamonds State Park rockhound? Join a park interpreter on the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn all about the world of rockhounding and…

Nature journaling is a great way to remember what you have seen, increase observational skills, relax, or just be creative. It is also open to anyone of any age. All ages can find journaling a great…

One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter…

Do trees have memories? Join a park interpreter to take a closer look at the story that trees can reveal about the history of their surrounding environment. This program will last about 30 minutes and…

Nature has a secret hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss upon first…

Join a park interpreter in the grassy area near the weigh-in pavilion where you’ll learn some essential fishing knots every angler should know. Whether you're a beginner or looking to…

Want to catch more fish? Want to know more about what fish eat and where they live? Meet a park interpreter to think like a fish and discover more about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith.

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

Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join a park interpreter to touch some real furs and discover the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.