Tracks, tracks everywhere, but not an animal in sight. That's ok! The tracks of animals can tell us a lot about how they live, how they look, and most importantly, where they've been! Meet a park…

Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine built an entire industry in the past…

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!…

Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Join a park interpreter for a fascinating program on the history and present habitat of bears in Arkansas. This program is full…

Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to explore some of the players in this vital ecosystem.

Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, turtles and other species with a park interpreter and enjoy an up close and personal look at…

Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…

Start November off on the right foot with a hike and hunt! Cane Creek State Park trails offer plenty of items for a nature scavenger hunt. Take a trek through our woods where the West Gulf Coastal…

Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…

Join us at Daisy State Park for the Daisy Days Fall Festival! Enjoy a delicious peach cobbler made from scratch in a Dutch oven. We will demonstrate how to properly use, clean, and cook in a Dutch…

Beadwork has long been a meaningful form of cultural expression for the Choctaw people. Join a park interpreter to explore traditional designs, learn about the history and symbolism behind them, and…

The best Arkansas State Park memories start with a good campfire. Join a park interpreter for fire building tips and tricks, then hang around to enjoy s'mores and campfire stories. Please bring water…

Step into the slime lab and play mad scientist this Halloween! With bubbling science and creepy creativity, you'll mix up your own Frankenslime and Ghost Ectoplasm. Wear clothes that you don't mind…

Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will…

Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…

The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to find out…

Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake under the moonlight while guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking, see what’s visible in the night sky, weather permitting, and enjoy the…

When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…

Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the autumn night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress…

Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these…