Take time to enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds Camp Ouachita while creating a craft. At this program, you will learn the trees that are above us by looking at their leaves. Then, you will…

Join a park interpreter at the base of the Little Missouri trailhead to learn about the hidden world of geocaching and get the chance to find a few of your own. The portion of the trail we will…

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…

How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…

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

The diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to see unique wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while camping may be the most memorable part of your trip.…

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center…

Are you an Arkansas State Park fan? Test your knowledge about The Natural State and the parks inside with this nature-themed jeopardy! Bring your family and see who can get the most points in this…

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

What would you do if your only water source was a muddy puddle? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion to explore how clean water…

Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun game!…

How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…

Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park makes a perfect place for them to find this food and…

Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle.

What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…

Gather ‘round the glow of the campfire with a park interpreter for an evening of storytelling under the night sky. From tall tales to local legends, these stories come to life in the flicker of…

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…

Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Stop by the park interpreter's Look and Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover…

Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and…