Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…

The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream valleys of…

How do monarchs manage to migrate over 3,000 miles? What challenges do they face on their journey? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to learn about the challenges monarchs face…

Calling all explorers! Your mission: Go back in time with a park interpreter at Lake Frierson State Park. Discover the drastic changes that have taken place on Crowley’s Ridge as you hike through time…

Enjoy making your own clay pot as we discuss the beautiful pottery found here at the Parkin site.

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.

Have you ever wanted to make dinner over a fire? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of building a cooking fire and make your own foil packet dinner to enjoy! There will be dairy-free,…

Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered flyers. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have…

The most successful angler is a keen observer of nature. Jigs are a customizable tackle option perfect for imitating a variety of favorite fish foods! Join the park interpreter in making our very own…

Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…

Do you like mosquitoes? Of course you don’t! Join a park interpreter to learn about one of natures pest controllers, the brown bat. 

As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo the footsteps of the past and the future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, history, and hardships of those who walked the Military…

Join the park interpreter by kayak to explore Lake Frierson. Discover the lake’s history as a watershed and the opportunities watersheds provide. We all live in a watershed. We play in it, our homes…

How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…