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…

At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying…

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! This…

Whether you are setting up a camp shelter, tying up your boat, or preparing a fishing lure, knowing how to tie knots is important. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during a weekend at…

Logoly State Park is often considered a living laboratory, but it is the little things that make this a great place to explore the natural world. Join the park interpreter for a moderate 1.25-mile…

Far from just being a prop in the story of Sleeping Beauty, a spinning wheel was a common and useful piece of furniture in the homes of Territorial Arkansans. Join a park interpreter to learn how to…

Think fly fishing can only be done in world-class trout rivers? Think again! Fly fishing can be done anywhere that conventional tackle is used, but with special considerations for certain types of…

Join a park interpreter for a tasty camp treat! We’ll be making biscuits and homemade butter as we discuss the history of Dutch ovens.

Lake Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that alligators play in their native…

Foxes are fantastic in a lot of different ways! And they've got quite a few tools that not only help them survive the winter, but also make them great hunters and allow them to thrive almost anywhere!…

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…

Have you ever found a leaf that you didn't recognize? Or couldn't tell if the tracks you found belonged to a skunk, opossum, or raccoon? Join a park interpreter to make your own nature field guide for…

Hungry for a delicious homemade mac and cheese? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for mac and cheese cooked in a Dutch oven! Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking, including how to care for…

For the animals at Lake Frierson State Park, how skilled you are at the game of hide and seek can mean the difference between life and death. Join the park interpreter for…

One of the best ways to enjoy the lake at sunset is from inside a kayak. Whether it be paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks,…

Lake Dardanelle State Park is known for its stunning sunsets. Enjoy the beauty as we paddle along some of the seldom-seen shorelines of this 34,000-acre lake. Sign up at the visitor center (479)…

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…

Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…

Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made…