DeGray Lake is stunning at night, especially during a new moon. Join us for a truly unique kayaking experience where we will paddle out to a nearby island with a sandy beach to enjoy some unspoiled…

What conditions are needed to view the plants and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…

The Greatest American Cleanup is a nation-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. This year's event commemorates the nation's 250th birthday! Volunteers are invited to help clean up…

Be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and…

Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Arkansas is a natural fit for this sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park…

Owls have an array of specialty adaptations, making them expert nocturnal hunters. Join a park interpreter for an introduction to these impressive nighttime predators. Note: This program is part of…

Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version…

Spend an evening wandering through the shadows with an interpretive guide, pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the…

Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these…

What is there to know about these tiny aerial acrobats? Meet a park interpreter and discover it for yourself! Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. We will provide nets for an…

Cossatot River State Park is home to many species of birds and mammals, but how do we know who has passed through? Stop by to learn about the differences in animal footprints, and how to become a…

The world of moths is as vast and beautiful as that of their daytime cousins, the butterflies. But staying up at night isn't the only way to experience these often overlooked beauties. Join a park…

Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past! Paid…

What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…

The roots of Queen Wilhelmina State Park’s history sink deep into the soil of Rich Mountain. Take an easy 1.5-mile hike on Lover’s Leap with a park interpreter and hear about the area’s history. Be…

Meet a park superintendent at the pavilion area to enjoy a scrumptious soup cooked in a Dutch oven. Learn the basics of cast iron cooking and how to season and care for them. Bring a cool or hot…

Join a park interpreter for a spooky evening walk amongst the headstones of the Pioneer Cemetery. In the stillness of night, we’ll uncover tales of early settlers; some rooted in fact, others in…

Experience the festival that celebrates James Black, the bladesmith who forged the first Bowie Knife for Jim Bowie in Washington. Various Arkansas heritage crafts and trades and bladesmiths from…

It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Meet a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will…

Have you ever shined a flashlight into the woods and seen a pair of eyes staring back at you? There is a reason for the reflection! Join a park interpreter on a late night stroll around the Cossatot…