Enjoy the beauty of nature on a hike along the northern end of the Devil’s Racetrack. This is a moderate, 1.5-mile loop. After we finish the hike, participants are invited to bring their own packed…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile…

Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and…

What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around us.…

For many, the very word just makes their skin crawl. For others, snakes are the wild wonders of the reptile world. Regardless of which camp you gravitate towards, chances are good that you might…

Join a park interpreter for this easy, 3/4-mile guided walk along the Green Heron Trail in search of frogs, salamanders, and other “herps.” Let's see what critters we can discover as we enjoy…

Before the invention of the synthetic dyes we use now, people used the plants, minerals, and sometimes the animals around them to color their clothes. Join a park interpreter to learn more about how…

Bring the whole family and take part in the incredible journey of migratory birds at Mount Nebo State Park! In this interactive game players of all ages will experience the challenges birds face as…

Learn how to see the park in a new way. Bring your camera and join the park interpreter to take pictures of the beautiful things we see as we hike the Crane's Fly Trail and pick up some tips for…

Grab your scraps! Getting rid of litter is a great way to Leave No Trace at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to learn how you can transform your paper scraps into a wearable jewelry…

Join a park interpreter to discover the amazing world of moths! Learn how to tell them apart from butterflies and how they play a very important role in the ecosystem!

Climbers have had a nearly 50 year long love affair with the Hartshorn Sandstone of Petit Jean Mountain. This past fall they finally tied the knot, pun intended. Join a park interpreter at the CCC…

Experience the sights and sounds of Bull Shoals-White River State Park as the sun sets. Join a park interpreter on a moderately difficult hike on the Lakeside Trail. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes.

In this class, you will select an herb or perennial from the Heritage Herb Garden sales arbor, transplant it into a 6” clay pot; learn about growing medium and organic fertilizers; learn how to…

Were you aware that part of the original land survey for the Louisiana Purchase started at the confluence of the St. Francis River and Mississippi River? Join a park interpreter to find out just how…

In this class you will learn about botanical and landscape basics; what plants are really weeds; composting processes and mulching materials. You will learn how to play while engaged in laborious…

Discover what geocaching is all about with a park interpreter at the amphitheater. We’ll take a crash course in GPS technology and then learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing activities in…

How healthy is the water in the White River? How can you tell? Join a park interpreter to learn about macroinvertebrates and what their presence means for the White River! This will be a hands-on…

Trade the school books for hands-on-history at Davidsonville Historic State Park as we celebrate 200 years since the construction of the oldest courthouse in Arkansas. Teachers, bring your class and…

***Click Here for More Information or to Register*** Learn how to make your own beautiful Tiffany-style stained glass in this hands-on class taught by Dona Sawyer. You'll make one piece during class…