Join us for Dragonfly Days, a hands-on nature experience celebrating the incredible migration of dragonflies across North America! Each year, thousands of dragonflies take to the skies in one of…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public…

Have you ever wished you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short information session followed by a walk around the visitor center. We will…

Before or after your bike ride or hike, stop by a tabletop at the Monument Trail parking lot by the visitor center and visit with a park interpreter about trail etiquette, outdoor safety, and Leave No…

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

Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…

Join a park interpreter to learn how to catch one of Lake Bailey's most common fish species, the bluegill sunfish. We will learn how to set up your rod, tie on your hook and look for bait. At the end,…

Learn how to trace animals at Lake Sylvia with a park interpreter. Play a fun game to win a prize! 

Box turtles are fascinating creatures! These land-dwelling turtles are full of surprises. Join a park interpreter to discover the life of a box turtle and meet our three-toed box turtle at the visitor…

What’s that sound by the lake? Join a fun, hands-on program to meet the frogs of Lake Frierson State Park! Learn to identify local frogs by their calls, then use everyday items to mimic the sounds…

Join a park interpreter for a hike as you explore some of the natural things found in Devil’s Den State Park. The Lake Trail is an easy 0.5-mile (out to the CCC Dam and back) trail. Dress for the…

Learning not to use our eyes and rely on our other senses is difficult for some. It can be a very rewarding experience if we give it a chance. Join the park interpreter at the amphitheater and…

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

There are many animals that live in Lake Fort Smith State Park. Stop by the visitor center Exhibit Room where a park interpreter has a critter for you to meet up close!

The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…

There is a lot to explore at Crater of Diamonds State Park! Whether you are an entry level rock hound or are a wildflower wanderer, a nature journal can help you document your finds. Meet in the…

Meet a park interpreter and learn about some of the mammals that make their home here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. You might find that they’re more like us than you think.

The Cossatot River is lined with sand, pebbles, and large boulders. Have you ever wondered what kind of rocks and minerals they were made of? Join park interpreters on a swimming adventure and…

Let’s explore springtime in Devil’s Den State Park through art! Join a park interpreter in creating your very own nature journal that you can use in the park.

At Magazine Mountain State Park, becoming acquainted with black bears makes one much more familiar with bald eagles, (and vice versa), and delivers nothing less than apex excitement! …