Plantation Agriculture Museum will be collecting glass recycling at the museum as part of the Great American Cleanup. Glass bottles, jars and containers are welcome. Information on how to recycle…

As the sun rises, we’ll explore the trail’s unique features, including its terrain, flora, and views of the Lee Creek Valley. This is a moderate 2-mile hike, offering a peaceful start to your day,…

Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.

Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun…

Let's explore the natural world through art! Create your very own natural journal that you can you use in the park. Supplies provided.

Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the magical sounds of frogs and toads! You'll learn how each species has its own special call and how these calls…

Join a park interpreter to walk into the past and discover what archeologists have uncovered about the people who lived in the area over 1,000 years ago. The story of the Plum Bayou people will be…

As the sun goes down on Lake Dardanelle, the sky is lit up with beautiful colors glowing in the sky. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion as…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about these…

Listen to legends that shaped this region, creating new memories from stories that have been passed down. Bring a flashlight.

Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil's Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for this…

Be prepared to spark your next adventure! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill…

Join the Plantation Agriculture Museum in a Sakura Matsuri, or cherry blossom festival held to recognize the arrival of spring and to celebrate the museum's grove of sakura trees honoring the Japanese…

Join a park interpreter on this 3-mile walk down the newly created Owl Pass Trail that traverses the Little Maumelle River. Along the way we will explore the early spring blooms growing on the river…

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun…

Meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting in Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the…

To help celebrate Archaeology Month, we have partnered with the Arkansas Archeological Survey to host an Artifact ID event. Bring any artifacts you have at home to the Collections Management Facility…

This 1.5-mile hike, led by a park interpreter, will showcase the rolling hills, valleys, and bluffs of the Ozarks. We’ll discuss the history of the Shaddox family and discover some secrets of the…

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…

Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and…