Take a tour of the Mississippian Village site with park staff. The walkway is 3/4-mile and paved for an enjoyable tour. The setting is lovely and the history is unforgettable!

What if you were lost in the wilderness without food, water, or shelter? What if you always had a tool on hand to help you? Paracord can be the answer and is an invaluable tool in any outdoor person's…

You can share special moments on the trail this spring at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter on a hike along the 0.5-mile Dogwood Lane Trail for the Spring Snapshot challenge!…

Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Make…

Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Stop on by Lake Walcott for fishing 101. The park does have rods available and bait, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. Participants ages 16…

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.

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.

With their fathers, brothers, and husbands gone off to fight in the Civil War, Southern women had to do not only their own housework but learn to take on the jobs of their male relatives, too! Join a…

Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter in the day-use area (1st picnic table nearest restroom) to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have…

What's that weird plant or leaf you found? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to explore the Pale Wood trail and the plants that grow on it. Wear appropriate clothes and closed-toe…

Knots are one of the simplest things you can know for being prepared for the great outdoors in Arkansas. All people of Arkansas’ history have used ropes and knots in their everyday life from the…

The people of Davidsonville didn’t have electric lights or batteries to help them see after dark, so they had to use other kinds of light to illuminate the dark. Join a park interpreter to learn about…

How do monarchs manage to migrate over 3,000 miles? What challenges do they face on their journey? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to learn about the challenges monarchs face…

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…

Join a park interpreter for the basics on a great hobby and recreational opportunity: fishing! No experience or equipment necessary, but feel free to bring your own gear if you've got it. Make sure…

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

How does a fleece get from a sheep’s back to warm fluffy socks for you? Learn how the people of Davidsonville turned wool fibers into yarn for clothing and help a park interpreter do the same steps.

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

Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.