One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter…

Journals are a great way to preserve memories of your trip to the park and your experience the day of the solar eclipse. Join the park interpreter to make your own journal, pick up journaling tips and…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

Meet a park interpreter to discover the many interesting features of Petit Jean State Park’s eight-legged residents and hear a Cherokee legend about spiders. We will also try to find spider…

Can you identify items in nature? Join a park interpreter to discover how well you can identify things in nature by using just your sense of touch! It’s not as easy as it sounds, but it’s really fun!…

Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover common animal adaptations and how they are used.…

Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!

Discover how wind, water, and footsteps shape Lake Frierson State Park’s landscape. Through hands-on soil experiments and a short hike, learn how erosion happens and how we can protect the park’s…

Let gravity be your friend in this Plinko-style interactive program that helps you get-to-know the American black bears of Mount Magazine State Park! All ages will enjoy this program, especially ages…

Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them for…

Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…

Join us to discover how snakes survive without legs! Learn about their amazing adaptations, then build your own custom snake designed for life in the wild. Fun, hands-on, and perfect for children ages…

What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…

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 can be made beginning…

Sitting around the fire is one of the most magical things to do on a summer night. Join us at Lake Frierson State Park for a night of magic around the fire. Learn fun ways to get the campfire going…

Frogs and toads create a peaceful nighttime soundtrack. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about the critical role frogs and toads play at Daisy State Park. You’ll also get the…

What creatures can be found lurking around DeGray Lake Resort State Park at night? Join a park interpreter to find out! After diving into the world of creepy crawlies, we will embark on…

Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…

What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on…

Remember when you used to go craw-daddin’? Meet a park interpreter to take a short walk to the water of Lee Creek to see what tiny, aquatic living things live under the rocks in the water. Please…