Dutch oven cooking is the perfect way to celebrate togetherness in the outdoors. Join a park interpreter to learn about the significance of Dutch oven cooking in Arkansas, then stay as we make a tasty…

One of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak! Whether it's paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks, paddles,…

Weaving was an important skill to have in the 1800s. Without it, people wouldn’t have been able to make the fabric they needed for clothes, blankets, or any other textile that were essential for their…

You can cast away your worries and reel in the fun at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to test out your casting skills, see what is in Lake Frierson, and reel in fun opportunities…

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…

Join a park interpreter to learn about two of the major disasters that have affected Jacksonport State Park both past and present.

Have you ever wanted to make dinner over a fire? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of building a cooking fire and make your own foil packet dinner to enjoy! There will be dairy-free,…

Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered flyers. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have…

The most successful angler is a keen observer of nature. Jigs are a customizable tackle option perfect for imitating a variety of favorite fish foods! Join the park interpreter in making our very own…

Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…

Do you like mosquitoes? Of course you don’t! Join a park interpreter to learn about one of natures pest controllers, the brown bat. 

As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo the footsteps of the past and the future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, history, and hardships of those who walked the Military…

Join the park interpreter by kayak to explore Lake Frierson. Discover the lake’s history as a watershed and the opportunities watersheds provide. We all live in a watershed. We play in it, our homes…

How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…

Life wasn’t only about chores in the pioneer days of Arkansas. People liked to have fun then too. Discover how kids used to play with historic toys and games. Learn to play “Graces,” “Drop the…

What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun…

Cannons are an iconic part of the Civil War battlefield. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these explosive weapons of war, and go through the same drill soldiers would have learned in order…

Have you ever thought about making donuts while camping? Stop on by the visitor center to learn how to make these simple and delicious donuts in a Dutch oven. Space is limited to 30; call the park…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces,…