Lake Dardanelle State Park's healthy habitats are a haven for frogs and toads. Tadpoles and polliwogs transform into insect-eating machines throughout Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the monument trails that Mount Nebo State Park has to offer! Discover how they got their name to their difficulty and everything in between!

The landscapes and wildlife of Lake Dardanelle State Park offer endless opportunities for inspiration. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for M.A.D.E. (Making Art, Driving Exploration), a program…

Join a park interpreter for Lake Sylvia's monthly Nature Club program! This month, we will take a 0.5-mile hike near Camp Ouachita Historic Site to discover signs of wildlife. On this trek, we will…

Join a park interpreter as we explore prescribed burns and their role in forest management. While fire is often seen as destructive, it is an important and beneficial tool that helps maintain healthy…

Meet a park interpreter to learn more about the secretive world of bobcats—one of our most elusive predators. Though rarely seen, bobcats play a vital role in the ecosystem.

The natural world is splashing with color, if we just take time to pay attention. Meet a park interpreter for a stroll through a bottomland hardwood swamp along the shore of the Little Maumelle River,…

Meet a park interpreter as we traverse along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we…

Some plants and animals may seem scary because they’re poisonous, venomous, or just unusual—but they’ve developed these traits for a reason! Join us to find out why they have them and how you can stay…

Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants…

Frogs and toads are masters of hide-and-seek thanks to their camouflage, small size and shy behavior. Join a park interpreter on a hike to Fern Lake to discover the real trick to finding them. It’s…

The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things. Thanks to Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats, you can discover just how bright and colorful the world around you is. Join a park interpreter at…

Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special…

Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center exhibit room to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wary wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal…

Dr. Seuss wrote the thought-provoking book, “The Lorax,” filled with quotes like, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” This book has spurred…

Throughout history people have relied on plants for food and wellness. The knowledge of how plants can nourish and help us was commonplace. There are many edible and beneficial plants right outside…

Birds have a long and complicated relationship with farms. Join park staff to learn about modern methods farmers are using to help their crops and native birds at the same time as we wander the…

Creating your own fishing lures is fun and easy. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to create your own fishing lure from a soda can. After creating your fishing lure, you can…

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…

Curious about what what grows around you? What was once food and medicine are now viewed as weeds. This valuable knowledge has been nearly lost to time. Join a park interpreter and certified herbalist…