The Ouachita National Forest provides a protective zone for wildlife around the lake. Meet a park interpreter at the Dogwood trailhead to take a guided 1/2-mile hike and discover the…

Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar…

Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…

How did this big hill get out here in the middle of the Delta? Answer this question and more as you join the park interpreter for a time-traveling adventure on Crowley's Ridge. We will be hiking the…

Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil's Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for…

Join a park interpreter to connect with nature on the Arboretum Trail. We will use our senses to explore what makes Village Creek State Park Special, all while capturing our discoveries on paper. This…

Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them…

Join us for the Keep Arkansas Beautiful 2025 Great Arkansas Cleanup and help protect our valuable park resources with a day of park litter removal! Please check in on the day of the event at the…

Bull Shoals-White River State Park needs your help! Join other volunteers and park staff to participate in a litter pickup in multiple sections of the park. All supplies will be provided.

Do your part to help clean up Crater of Diamonds State Park! We're hosting our annual cleanup event, in conjunction with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission's fall Great Arkansas Cleanup campaign.…

Join us for the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Lake Ouachita! Spend a day on the water making a difference. We’ll meet at the Lake Ouachita State Park Marina and head out at 9 a.m. on a large, covered…

Join a park interpreter for our monthly hike for adults on the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy outdoor recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the opportunity…

Enjoy a morning walk with a park interpreter along the 1-mile Lake Trail as we listen to the songbirds of Devil's Den State Park. Be sure to wear sturdy hiking shoes.

Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered flyers. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have…

Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter…

On this Bark Ranger hike, bring your pet and learn the four B.A.R.K. Ranger principles and experience the beauty and diversity of Lake Chicot State Park’s bottomland hardwood forest. Insect repellant,…

Learn about nature and see a new perspective on our nature scavenger hunt! Join a park interpreter for a guided 3/4-mile hike to complete this outdoor scavenger hunt. Please wear good shoes…

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…

Take on a colorful challenge as we hike one mile along the Spring Trail in search of every hue on the color wheel! Wear close-toed shoes, bring plenty of water, and come prepared for heat and insects.

Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 2-mile like along Devil's Den State Park Monument Trails. Along the way, we'll identify native trees by examining their leaf shapes, bark textures,…