Spend quality time together while building a useful, handcrafted tool with Instructor Bradley Spurlock! In this one day, hands-on workshop you and your child will work as a team to assemble a…

Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn some essential fishing knots every angler should know. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills,…

Birds of all sizes, colors, and shapes can be seen flying around Pinnacle Mountain State Park, but do they all eat the same thing? Join a park interpreter to learn what all different bird species have…

Did you know that Native Americans wore jewelry for some of the same reasons we wear jewelry today? Join a park interpreter to discover some Native American jewelry pieces left by the Plum Bayou…

It’s better to know a knot at Lake Ouachita State Park and not need it, than to need a knot and not know it. Learn some interesting and useful knots to use around camp and everyday life.

Birding is an adventure that doesn't just take place on land! Join a park interpreter to get a unique view of the birds in the park as you kayak the still waters of Lake Dunn. Kayaks, paddles, and…

Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park!

Make a necklace and learn how one tiny bead can tell a big, big story!

The choices you make when you are outside make a big difference. The Leave No Trace principles are important for all ages, but especially for girls and boys who are just beginning to experience…

Forgot your fishing pole? No problem! Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is an empty soda can (or bottle), and we will show you…

Join a park interpreter for a look inside the fascinating houses and buildings at the Prairie Grove Battlefield. Meet at Hindman Hall.

Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. The program will end at Yellow Rock, so you have extra time to spend there or…

Every artifact tells a story. The artifacts found at this archeological site and the context in which they were found help archeologists better understand the lives of the Plum Bayou people. Together,…

Craft a lantern using real star patterns. Bring your own can or use one provided. This is a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the night sky while learning about constellations visible from Arkansas.

Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 6-mile bike ride on an easy flat…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

Think fly fishing can only be done in world-class trout rivers? Think again! Fly fishing can be done anywhere that conventional tackle is used, but with special considerations for certain types of…

Bobcats, shrews and flying squirrels oh my! Mammals are an amazing group of animals that we are included in and they all have special adaptations to survive. Visit with a park interpreter to see what…

Join a park interpreter to learn about Pickens Black, the man who rose from slavery to reshape agriculture in Northeast Arkansas. 

Meet at the Big Spring for an interesting look at one of our park’s most popular residents. You will learn some special adaptations that make the Great Blue Heron a great fisherman. Binoculars will be…