Ring in the new year in a healthy and adventurous way with a guided First Day Hike on the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park. As we move through the quiet of the winter night, we’ll tune…

Begin the New Year surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Delta on a First Day Birding Hike along the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park. While the forest appears still, birds remain…

Kick off your weekend at Lake Chicot State Park with a relaxed and welcoming campfire gathering. Join the park interpreter for an informal chat about the park’s history, wildlife, and seasonal…

Cold weather doesn’t stop great fishing — it just changes the approach. Join us to learn where fish go in winter, which bait and lures work best, and how to adjust your technique for cold-water…

So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABCs of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…

For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…

There is something timeless about building a fire, it provides warmth, light, and a sense of security outdoors. In this hands-on program, participants will learn safe and responsible fire-starting…

Enjoy the trails responsibly and confidently with this essential hiking program at Lake Chicot State Park. Learn the basics of trail etiquette including right-of-way, group awareness, and how to share…

Led by a park interpreter, this program teaches how travelers have used the stars for centuries to find their way. With a simple star chart and a few recognizable constellations, you can identify the…

Learn to read the signs animals leave behind with this hands-on tracking program led by a park interpreter. Participants will explore the trails of Lake Chicot State Park to identify tracks, scat,…

Experience the magic of the day’s end with a park interpreter as your guide. This program explores the changing colors, shifting shadows, and subtle details revealed at sunset, while highlighting the…

People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years. Join a park interpreter to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills by…

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing birding tour on the calm waters of Lake Chicot, as we cruise along the shoreline to spot winter waterfowl, wading birds, and resident species, learning tips for…

Learn essential knots every camper should know in this hands-on program led by a park interpreter. From securing tents and tarps to tying safe lanyards and lashings, you’ll practice simple, useful…

For this service hour, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing birding tour on the calm waters of Lake Chicot as we participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count. We’ll cruise along the shoreline to spot winter…

Join us for a mid-day birding hike on the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park, part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, as we explore the forest in search of resident and migratory birds,…

Step into the nighttime world of owls during a special Great Backyard Bird Count Owl Prowl at Lake Chicot State Park, as twilight settles in we’ll hike the Delta Woodlands Trail, listening closely for…