The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium for students, practitioners and teachers of the herbal arts. The symposium takes place…

Join a park interpreter for a peaceful 1-mile morning walk to spot and listen for birds along the trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.

Join a park interpreter for an easy 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail. This trail is a great introduction to the history, recreation opportunities, and native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State…

****Click Here for More Information or to Register**** Learn how to make your own 9" X 7" Spiderweb Door or Window Corner Hanger, just in time for Halloween.  Students will…

Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile…

Explore the park’s biking options with a discussion and Q&A session led by a park interpreter.

Explore Monument Trails with a park interpreter on a 1-mile journey through forest and stone. This moderate hike invites discovery at every turn—just don’t forget your sturdy footwear and plenty of…

Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…

Meet a park interpreter in the breezeway at Mather Lodge for Expedition Petit Jean, a 2-hour hiking program focused on planning your perfect park adventure with your abilities, experience,…

Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a delicious peach cobbler baked entirely in a Dutch oven! We will learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking including how to season, cook, and clean a…

Join a park interpreter for a hike along the beach and learn about the history of White River Monster sightings while watching for items that may have been mistaken for this mythical monster in the…

Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home.…

The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium for students, practitioners and teachers of the herbal arts. The symposium takes place…

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…

Step into the hidden world of Devil’s Den State Park after dark with a park interpreter on a 1-mile guided UV discovery hike. Using special blacklight flashlights, we’ll uncover glowing fungi,…

Powhatan and Northeast Arkansas have a long, rich history. Century-old buildings, the Black River, and old cemeteries play host to Powhatan’s ghost stories, folktales, and legends. What makes the…

Join a park interpreter as we depart from the West Summit trailhead to the top of Pinnacle Mountain to experience the sunrise over the Arkansas River valley. This hike is 1.5 miles round trip, and…

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…