Knock, knock—who’s there? Woodpeckers! Discover the wonders of these amazing birds with a park interpreter and get crafty with a fun activity for all ages.

Lake Dardanelle has an abundance of macroinvertebrates living in the water. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to find out what some of our macroinvertebrates…

The Arkansas chocolate tarantula is the only native tarantula species in the state. As Halloween approaches, sightings of these spiders could be on the rise as males of this species migrate! Join a…

Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…

How much do you know about the butterflies of Mount Magazine State Park? Play a fun interactive game that familiarizes you with our friends that flutter! This program will be best enjoyed by ages…

Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting, and sometimes just for style. But, animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation…

You've probably seen one squashed on the side of the road, and you might have even driven through the town of Possum Grape, but how much do you really know about these elusive creatures? Join a park…

There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in…

Petit Jean State Park is located on mountain of legends, and it is our delight to share them with you. Gather around the campfire with a park interpreter to take in the evening ambience and a little…

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!

Join a park interpreter at the open pavilion for some tips on cooking in a Dutch oven, weather permitting. We will cover the basics of cast iron care, Dutch oven uses, and temperature control. Food…

Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore…

Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made…

You may know the animals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but can you identify them by their skulls alone? Each one holds clues about the creature it belonged to. Join a park interpreter for a fun and…

An evening at Historic Washington State Park provides a chance to indulge your imagination. Accompany an interpretive guide through selected sites in Washington that have some “unexplained” happenings…

Ghost Roasters are invited to find the park interpreter in the campgrounds. During the last hour of our trick-or-treating event, she will be demonstrating how to prepare some epic Dutch oven s'mores…

Have you ever shone a flashlight into the woods and seen a pair of eyes staring back at you? It might be creepy, but there is a reason for the reflection! Join a park interpreter on a late-night…

Enjoy some original guitar songs inspired by the stars that light up Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful dark skies as you relax on the lodge terrace!

Let's make an eco-friendly pine cone bird feeder! Meet a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater to create one while learning about bird migration and the Mississippi flyway. Supplies are…

What’s creeping around the forest floor? As the leaves and air temperature begin to fall, tarantulas begin to show themselves in Arkansas. Join a park interpreter to discover the life of a tarantula…