Join a park interpreter this morning for a lesson in campfire coffee. Learn some helpful brewing techniques before enjoying a cup yourself!

Join a park interpreter for a special Bark Ranger Weekend Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop and make a safe and delicious treat that will have tails wagging. You will learn how to cook in and care for…

Bird watching is a hobby for all ages. To get started, you only need the 3 B’s: Binoculars, a Bird book, and Birds. Lake Dardanelle State Park has plenty of birds, so join a park interpreter at the…

Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. We will meet at the…

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) introduces the joy of mountain biking to the next generation. Cane Creek State Park is encouraging kids to jump on a mountain bike and enjoy a scavenger hunt on…

You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire and…

Join a park interpreter at the marina to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo.…

Do you know the 7 principles of Leave No Trace? Join a park interpreter to make your very own artwork and learn about the different ways we can help keep our park clean and healthy for other visitors…

Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and…

Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter…

The Ozark chinquapin used to be a key member of our forests, but this tree has nearly disappeared from its native range over the last 100 years. Where did all the Ozark chinquapins go? And what is…

Join us to explore the anatomy of fish and the unique species found in Lake Frierson. Learn about where these fish live, how their features help them survive, and discover the diverse aquatic world…

Come join us for Camping Skills Weekend to learn some campground basics! Join a park interpreter to gather a packing list, learn how to pitch a tent, and remember some Leave No Trace principles to top…

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

On this Bark Ranger hike, bring your pet and learn the four B.A.R.K. Ranger principles and experience the beauty and diversity of Lake Chicot State Park’s bottomland hardwood forest. Insect repellant,…

Ranger beads are an effective tool to keep track of your distance traveled, especially while hiking. Meet a park interpreter to make your own set of ranger beads and learn how they are used. No prior…

The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center Orientation Room to find out what is in…

Discover how raccoons survive in the park and what their role in the environment with a park interpreter. 

Join the park interpreter for a game of furs and riddles and see if you can answer one of Lake Frierson State Park's most exciting questions: "What is that?"

Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…