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

Rock candy was one of the most popular treats during the Civil War. Join a park interpreter to learn how to make your own rock candy at home, and take home a recipe!

Throughout history, American Indians have invented many kinds of games for the purpose of having fun. Join a park interpreter to try some of these games for yourself and learn how these games taught…

Gyotaku is the Japanese art of fish printing. Fishermen kept record of their catches by applying ink and printing the fish's impression on rice paper. Join a park interpreter at the pavilion as we…

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…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join a park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own…

Before Crater of Diamonds State Park existed, this land that is now the state park was commercially mined. Do you think you have what it takes to run your own commercial mine? Using real chocolate…

Planning a trip this year? You'll want to know the best ways to make those lifelong memories without leaving lifelong impacts on the resource or destination. We have always been told to leave thing…

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…

It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Meet a park interpreter for an easy 1.5-mile hike along Lover's Leap paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will…

Hardtack was a staple in the diet of every soldier in the Civil War North or South.  Join a park interpreter for a demo on how to make hardtack, and take home a recipe! 

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.

What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess…

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…

Have you heard the music that the insects here at Lake Dardanelle State Park make in the evenings? Join a park interpreter at the open pavilion to learn more about how insects make their music and…

Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version…