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,…

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…

The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park. Whether…

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…

Enjoy stories, songs, and s’mores around the campfire with a park interpreter. Share river memories, nature facts, and classic songs. Bring a chair or blanket, mosquito repellent, and dress for the…

All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing birding tour on the calm waters of Lake Chicot, as we cruise along the shoreline to spot winter waterfowl, wading birds, and resident species, learning tips for…

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…

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…

Join park staff and explore the world of some of Moro Bay State Park’s most common reptiles and have an opportunity to meet a live one.

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…

The Arkansas Grand Prairie begins to wake up from its winter slumber and new life is abundant. Explore the grounds and discover new growth in the wild prairie grasses, the charming garden and the…

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…

Lake Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that alligators play in their native…

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…

Are you an Arkansas State Park fan? Test your knowledge about The Natural State and the parks inside with Natural State Showdown! Bring your family and see who can get the most points in this…