Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: stories and s'mores! Join a park interpreter to build a campfire and enjoy a s'more while hearing…

Discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different spider species—and discover even more cool spider facts!

Rodney Paul, a certified raptor rehabilitator, has live birds and offers a glimpse into the challenges of healing injured raptors. Rodney is the owner of Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas, one of the…

Led by a park interpreter, this program teaches how travelers have used the stars for centuries to find their way. With a simple star chart and a few recognizable constellations, you can identify the…

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,…

Enjoy listening to some morning bird songs as we wander along a short section of the Devil’s Racetrack.

Explore winter on a scavenger hunt along the 1-mile loop. Bundle up and enjoy seasonal surprises.

Who needs a fancy birdfeeder when you can make one out of three simple materials? Learn all about watchable wildlife and make a birdfeeder to take home. Meet in the campground amphitheater.

Plants and animals have been adapting to their surroundings for ages. It seems only natural that people would look to nature for innovations to help us adapt and create. Meet park staff in the visitor…

When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the…

Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This…

Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave.

Visit Lake Sylvia for some winter fun! Enjoy creating a coaster craft inside the historic Ogden Hall. Paint a winter scene on a wooden coaster inspired by our parks' beauty, perfect for a…

Learn to read the signs animals leave behind with this hands-on tracking program led by a park interpreter. Participants will explore the trails of Lake Chicot State Park to identify tracks, scat,…

Diamonds can be seen all over Arkansas, not just at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Learn about all the different places you can spot diamonds in the Natural State and create some symbols of your own.…

Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's winter scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long.

Experience the magic of the day’s end with a park interpreter as your guide. This program explores the changing colors, shifting shadows, and subtle details revealed at sunset, while highlighting the…

As February's full moon nears, take a moment to view its beauty through the lens of a telescope! Make a fun moon phase craft as we wait for the moon to appear! Make sure to wear warm clothes as this…

Take the road less traveled by on your next camping adventure and join Lake Frierson State Park for a women’s outdoor session on backpacking basics. Learn how to select the right gear for you,…

Celebrate the Snow Moon on a gentle 1-mile evening walk. Look for nocturnal wildlife. Bring warm clothes and a flashlight.