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…

Visit Lake Sylvia for a fun night out! Learn all about the amazing owls found in the area. Explore skulls, feathers, and taxidermy owls while learning about these amazing birds from a park…

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park is an active archeological site that continues to teach us more about the people who lived here more than 1,000 years ago. During this program, a park…

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.

Join a park interpreter to discover the family-fun world of geocaching. Afterwards, we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a geocaching app in…

Discover the thrill of mountain biking at Mount Nebo State Park while learning essential skills, trail etiquette and safety techniques. This program is for beginners. (Bikes not required)

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…

The sports and games that we play have changed throughout time. Come learn about how inventions and historical events have played a part in the changing of sports in the Olympic Games. You’ll even…

Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at…

Join museum staff to make a traditional Japanese Children's Day decoration called a koinobori and to get a feel (and smell, sight, taste, and sound) for the things that make you feel connected to your…

Learn all about the amazing owls found at Lake Sylvia! Explore skulls, feathers, and taxidermy owls to learn all about these fascinating birds with a park interpreter. Afterwards, color an owl picture…

For many animals at Mount Nebo State Park, a game of hide and seek can be the difference between life and death! Hike with a park interpreter along the Three C’s Trail to put your seeking skills to…

We invite you to come along with a park interpreter to explore endangered species in Arkansas and the roles they play in our ecosystems. In many instances, by helping protect these species, we are…

Calling all dog parents! Join the park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this PAWsome guided hike along the Rim Trail. Then, stick around to get your fur-baby certified…

Spring is the perfect time to sharpen your outdoor navigation skills. Join a park interpreter for a hands-on introduction to orienteering at the visitor center demonstration area. Learn the basics of…

Trees can reveal mysteries of the past. Put your detective skills to the test and learn how to decode the ancient secrets of trees with a park interpreter.

Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides you with great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn the basics of fishing and…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the many birds found at Lake Sylvia! Explore bird artifacts like feathers, old nests, and taxidermy. Then, create an egg-shaped bird seed feeder to welcome…

Join a park interpreter at the parking area next to Pavilion A for a one mile hike adventure among the Boy Scout Trail. Along the way we will explore the signs of spring and what makes Petit Jean…

In other parts of the world, eating insects is considered a delicacy! Today, a park interpreter will test your notion of who really eats bugs and who doesn’t. Are you brave enough to join the “I Ate a…