Life wasn’t only about chores in the pioneer days of Arkansas. People liked to have fun then too. Discover how kids used to play with historic toys and games. Learn to play “Graces,” “Drop the…

What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun…

Cannons are an iconic part of the Civil War battlefield. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these explosive weapons of war, and go through the same drill soldiers would have learned in order…

Have you ever thought about making donuts while camping? Stop on by the visitor center to learn how to make these simple and delicious donuts in a Dutch oven. Space is limited to 30; call the park…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces,…

Take a tour of the Mississippian Village site with park staff. The walkway is 3/4-mile and paved for an enjoyable tour. The setting is lovely and the history is unforgettable!

What if you were lost in the wilderness without food, water, or shelter? What if you always had a tool on hand to help you? Paracord can be the answer and is an invaluable tool in any outdoor person's…

You can share special moments on the trail this spring at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter on a hike along the 0.5-mile Dogwood Lane Trail for the Spring Snapshot challenge!…

Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Make…

Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Stop on by Lake Walcott for fishing 101. The park does have rods available and bait, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. Participants ages 16…

Kayaking is a great way to experience Storm Creek Lake. You can check out hidden coves for wildlife. Welcome all skill levels. Basic techniques covered. Space is limited, and pre-registration is…

Learn how river otters, beavers and muskrats use Bear Creek Lake through unique adaptations.

Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride covering 4-6 miles. Don’t have a bike? The park offers rentals! Call the visitor center for location details at (870) 295-4040.

With their fathers, brothers, and husbands gone off to fight in the Civil War, Southern women had to do not only their own housework but learn to take on the jobs of their male relatives, too! Join a…

Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter in the day-use area (1st picnic table nearest restroom) to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have…

What's that weird plant or leaf you found? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to explore the Pale Wood trail and the plants that grow on it. Wear appropriate clothes and closed-toe…

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…

Knots are one of the simplest things you can know for being prepared for the great outdoors in Arkansas. All people of Arkansas’ history have used ropes and knots in their everyday life from the…

The people of Davidsonville didn’t have electric lights or batteries to help them see after dark, so they had to use other kinds of light to illuminate the dark. Join a park interpreter to learn about…