Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.

Not every costume at Halloween is man-made! Drop by the Hearth Room to explore the real-life coats and coverings of Arkansas mammals. From soft furs to tough hides, you'll see what local creatures…

Travel back in time to experience true stories from Crater of Diamonds before it became a state park. Meet a park interpreter at the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level. Paid admission is required…

Lace up your hiking shoes and join a park interpreter for a 1-mile trek along the Lover's Leap Trail. Along the way, we'll search for mystery items hidden in the woods, and maybe a few treats, too!…

Get ready for a thrilling evening around the campfire! Enjoy the night of All Hallows' Eve with delicious mallows, candy and hot chocolate. Bring a blanket, a chair and your courage while you listen…

Ready to test your state park knowledge and enjoy campfire s'mores? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a night of trivia and s'mores. Bring your brain and your appetite for this exciting…

Embrace the enchantment of the spooky season with a captivating evening of ghostly tales and local lore around a cozy campfire (burn ban dependent), led by a park interpreter. As the night deepens,…

"Who" wants to join a park interpreter on a quest to talk with our nighttime buddy, the owl? Meet at the amphitheater to learn a few quick interesting points about our feathered friends. Then take a…

Join a park interpreter on All Hallows' Eve for a spooky evening walk amongst the headstones of the Pioneer Cemetery. In the stillness of night, we'll uncover tales of early settlers; some rooted in…

Join a park interpreter on the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be…

Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…

Join us at Daisy State Park for the Lake Greeson Shoreline Cleanup! This year we will work to clean up the shoreline around the park and day use areas. Gloves, trash bags, safety vests, and lunch will…

Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…

Black oak, waterleaf oak, American sycamore, and sweetgum are all common trees in the Cossatot River Corridor. Tree leaves, bark, and buds are all useful hints to tell us what kind of tree we are…

Come to the amphitheater to learn how to practice the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. Leave No Trace helps us be better stewards of our…

Spiders are master builders, spinning intricate webs with incredible skill. Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room to learn more about these eight-legged architects, then create a web of your own…

Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past!…

Join us for the Daisy Days Fall Festival! Enjoy a tasty, spiced apple cider, hot and fresh from an authentic Dutch oven. In this program, we will demonstrate how to clean, care, and cook in a Dutch…

Do you like to read? This is the program for you! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to make a bookmark out of items found in nature.