Ready for a creative journey into nature? Join a park interpreter for a leisurely hike along the Slunger Creek Nature Trail, using your senses to fuel your very own poetry writing! This hike will take…

Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery. You will have the chance to dissect an owl pellet and discover what makes up an…

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

Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…

Meet at the picnic tables by the search area and learn about colorful rocks and minerals found at Crater of Diamonds State Park in this program for kids of all ages! 

Join a park interpreter at the trailhead to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of animal tracks and furs to identify some of the animals found here at the park. 

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a creative introduction to identifying venomous and non-venomous snakes! Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own snake spiral.

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

Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders! Join a park interpreter to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for them…

For many animals at Lake Ouachita State Park, a game of hide and seek can be the difference between life and death! Hike with a park interpreter along the ½-mile Dogwood Trail to put your…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a 3/4-mile stroll on the Daisy Creek Trail to learn the basics of birding and begin your birding checklist today! This morning walk will be calm and relaxing while we learn…

Are you ready to explore hands-on history? Come to the museum and learn about playtime during the 1920s. With the museum's curator, you will see toys from a hundred years ago and discover what toys…

Stop by the falls to get information and handouts all about the fish of Cossatot River and how you can enjoy Free Fishing Weekend 2025 at the park! This is a come and go station.

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

Ever thought about eating a bug? Did you know the foods you already eat most likely contains bugs? Join a park interpreter to see what you have to have to be classified as an insect. If you're brave…

Do ticks give you the ick? Us too! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about good tick prevention techniques, what to do if you find a tick, and the discover the species of ticks…

Did you know Lake Ouachita State Park is home to superheroes? From night-vision to superhuman hearing, nocturnal animals have powers that are out of this world! Join a park interpreter to…

Butterfly or moth? What's the difference? Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to find out! Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own butterfly or moth. 

Capture the beauty of wildflowers blooming in the park with a watercolor painting! Join park interpreters to observe types of wildflowers, study flower shapes and parts and create your own art to take…