Step off on the right foot this year at Lake Ouachita State Park for our First Day Hikes! Lake Ouachita State Park and the Ouachita Mountain Hikers will host this year's event at the Caddo Bend…

Join a park interpreter for an easy 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail. Together we will connect with the different flora and fauna found at Woolly Hollow State Park while reflecting on the…

Find a new hobby along with a new you on this Early Birder hike on New Year's Day! Join a park staff member for a hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail, 1.1 miles in length, to see what native birds…

Start 2026 on a journey to the refurbished Yancopin Bridge on a easy 3-mile hike with a park interpreter lasting 2 hours. We will meet at the Watson trailhead and then caravan in your own vehicles to…

Join hikers in all 50 states by kicking off your new year with a hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park! Take a meandering stroll with a park interpreter on the Spring Trail to celebrate the new…

Enjoy a morning hike with a park interpreter on the first day of the new year as we traverse Middle Mountain along one of our most popular trails, the Coachwhip Trail. This less than 3-mile loop is…

Looking for a gentle but meaningful way to celebrate the first day of the year? Join a park interpreter for a short, easy stroll to the Cedar Falls Overlook. Along the way, we’ll reflect on the…

Join a park interpreter for this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for lake views! #FirstDayHikes #ArStateParks

Start your year with a peaceful first day hike at this prehistoric site. We are carrying on the traditions of the Plum Bayou people by gathering at this unique mound site. We hope to inspire a great…

The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure in 2026. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream…

Join Park Interpreter Ron for a 3/4-mile hike to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you explore some of the natural wonders of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Sturdy shoes,…

Join a park interpreter for this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for nature watching! #FirstDayHikes…

Meet a park interpreter to explore lake ponder and its history as we welcome in the new year. This is a 0.45-mile moderate trail. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for weather.

Join Park Superintendent Nathan Fort on a 1.5-mile guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree…

Start your new year off right by joining a park interpreter for a guided hike of the Mockernut Trail. This meandering 1-mile hike offers beautiful views of everything that Lake Charles State Park has…

Kick off the New Year with a hike at Bull Shoals-White River State Park! Join a park interpreter on the 1.5-mile Rainbow Ridge Trail. Set or fulfill New Year’s resolutions while hiking or just enjoy…

Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area on the first day of the year and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike. #FirstDayHikes

Join a park interpreter for an exciting off-trail adventure behind the cove at Lake Dardanelle State Park. We’ll be picking up trash while exploring rugged, wooded terrain. This hike will take us…

Enjoy a morning hike with a park interpreter as we traverse Middle Mountain along one of our most popular trails, the Coachwhip Trail. This less than 3-mile loop is easy in difficulty and popular…

What better way to start the new year than with a hike at Crater of Diamonds State Park! This year's guided First Day Hike will take place on the Prospector Trail located in the southwest corner of…