Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…

Bull Shoals-White River State Park is home to a multitude of wildflowers that are lots of different shapes, sizes, and colors that bloom for a short time before giving way to the next lineup…

Join us for a hands-on experience as we explore Lynne Cherry’s powerful tale of environmental change and restoration. Through interactive storytelling and activities, we’ll connect the journey of the…

Explore the life cycle of butterflies with a park interpreter. Observe their beauty and learn how to support their habitat.

Have you ever wondered why a snake sheds its skin? Join a park interpreter to answer this and several more questions about these fascinating animals. You'll even get to make your own snakeskin…

Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important!…

Join a park interpreter on a moonlit journey on the one mile loop Bear Creek Trail. We will unravel the secrets of how the moon influences the behavior of our night-dwelling residents. We likely won’t…

"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…

Join us for Dragonfly Days, a hands-on nature experience celebrating the incredible migration of dragonflies across North America! Each year, thousands of dragonflies take to the skies in one of…

Mississippi River State Park has special winged visitors this time of year. Learn about these colorful creatures and watch them feed in the park’s gardens.

How familiar are you with the fish that live in the lakes and rivers of Mississippi River State Park? Stop by to test your skills at identifying some of the fish that are found in these bodies of…

The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…

Meet a park interpreter and learn about some of the mammals that make their home here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. You might find that they’re more like us than you think.

Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Join a park interpreter for a fascinating program on the history and present habitat of bears in Arkansas. This program is full…

At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile…

Have you ever found tracks and wondered what animal made them? Join a park interpreter and learn how to identify animals found in our park by the evidence they leave behind.

All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…

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…

Ever hear a haunting hoot in the dark and wondered about the expert hunters that make those sounds? Join a park interpreter for a deeper look at the silent midnight raptors and listen for the sounds…

Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…