Craft a lantern using real star patterns. Bring your own can or use one provided. This is a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the night sky while learning about constellations visible from Arkansas.

Paddle Hornor Neck Lake with a park interpreter and explore the beauty of cypress trees. . Basic techniques covered. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required, call (870) 295-4040. Wear…

Join a park interpreter for a peaceful 1-mile morning walk to spot and listen for birds along the trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.

Learn three essential knots and which to avoid in this hands-on session. 

Enjoy stories, songs, and s’mores around the campfire with a park interpreter. Share river memories, nature facts, and classic songs. Bring a chair or blanket, mosquito repellent, and dress for the…

Craft a lantern using real star patterns. Bring your own can or use one provided. This is a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the night sky while learning about constellations visible from Arkansas.

Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join a park interpreter as we explore the night sky. Weather permitting thousands of stars. Don’t forget your insect repellant.

Discover owl adaptations and listen to night calls on this short guided walk. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a flashlight and insect repellent.

Kayaking is a great way to experience Storm Creek Lake. You can check out hidden coves for wildlife. Welcome all skill levels. Basic techniques covered. Space is limited, and pre-registration is…

Learn how river otters, beavers and muskrats use Bear Creek Lake through unique adaptations.

This year’s Mile Zero Delta Outdoor Festival (formerly Delta Grind) celebrates its 5th year in nearby Helena, bringing together cycling, running, paddling, and birding experiences to showcase the…

Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride covering 4-6 miles. Don’t have a bike? The park offers rentals! Call the visitor center for location details at (870) 295-4040.

Drift into evening glow on a peaceful kayak tour with a park interpreter. There is usually something to see flying in the air, swimming through the water, perched in the trees and ground. We will…

Do you have a kite that flies high? Bring your kite out for some fun competition in the park.

Search for animal signs like tracks and scat with a park interpreter on 1/5-mile trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and sturdy shoes.

Come out and join us as we clean up Storm Creek. Fishermen and other boaters are encouraged to patrol the shoreline from the water, while everyone else picks up trash on foot. Trash bags and gloves…

Join a park interpreter for a hike at Bear Creek Lake to watch for spring migrants. Loaner binoculars and a simple checklist highlighting waterbirds, warblers, and raptors are available.

Meet the park interpreter at the trail to explore the cypress tress along the lake. We’ll see ancient trees, “knees” and well-hidden hollows and perhaps some of the critters who make this huge tress…

Paddle with park interpreters to collect lake litter while learning about plastic pollution's harm to wildlife. Kayaks, gloves, bags, and life jackets provided. Pre-register by calling (870) 295-4040.…

Solve the mystery of Storm Creek lake's health! Test pH, turbidity and macros to compare to clean benchmarks. Spot pollution clues. All-ages kits. This is a drop-in program. #EarthDay