Join in the fun at the Tons of Fun event at Bull Shoals-White River State Park! Participate in old-fashioned games like the three-legged race, sack race, water balloon toss, and more! Registration…

Right about peak butterfly season, Queen Wilhelmina State Park holds a butterfly count. If you would like to participate in the annual butterfly count, here is your chance. Each summer, people of all…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

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…

Art can make a lasting impact. Join the park interpreter to learn about the impact a local stained glass artist has had on Lake Frierson State Park. Then, get inspired by nature to create stained…

Attention all "bird brains": This weekend was made for you! Bird watching hikes, bird trivia, raptor visits, and plenty of feathers will fly throughout the weekend. Join our interpretive staff to…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

A week of fun starting nightly at 6 p.m. with carnival rides, games, prizes, food, bingo, and more each evening. Free access and parking. Sponsored by VFW Post 7831. Contact the park for more…

Join us Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Handcrafted Evening in the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village. Admission to the Craft Village is free for this evening event. There…

Did you know that 95% of all living creatures on earth are insects! Spend the weekend with park interpreters learning about the different types of insects in the park. You even have a chance to eat…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Mark your calendars! Admission is free to the Arkansas State Fiddle and Banjo Championships at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View on Saturday, August 2, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Come celebrate National S'mores Day (a day early, but worth it!). Enjoy this campsite favorite with the staff of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Do you prefer traditional style or modern twist, perfectly…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Join park staff from Pinnacle Mountain State Park and Lake Sylvia at the Lake Sylvia day-use area as we celebrate National S'mores Day! Delve into the rich history of making s'mores while camping and…

Join park staff from Pinnacle Mountain State Park and Lake Sylvia at the Lake Sylvia day-use area as we celebrate National S'mores Day! Delve into the rich history of making s'mores while camping, and…

Immerse you and your family into the world of geocaching. Learn about Arkansas State Parks' geocache tour and geocaches found right here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Events will introduce…