Names hold power! Join a park interpreter as we hike the Big Ben Trail to learn about the history of Village Creek State Park, the power behind the name “Ben,” and the power your name can have here…

Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…

Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded hike features some uneven…

Girl Scouts, come search for tracks, scat, and other animal signs on a guided 1-mile hike. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and insect repellent. #GSLoveStateParks

Here is your chance to learn how to use a compass and experience Delta Heritage Trail State Park. We will meet at the visitor center for an introduction and then try out our new skills using a compass…

Strange things lurk in the Ouachita National Forest, and not everything is easily explained. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail as we investigate mysterious forest finds,…

Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…

Arkansas is home to dozens of unique mushroom species! Join a park interpreter for a hike on the Harris Creek Trail to learn about these fascinating fungi, and the intricate network of mycorrhiza…

Join a park interpreter to learn the importance of citizen science and learn how to track wildlife data using apps and websites! Walk the Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail, a moderate 0.5-mile…

You need every color to make a rainbow, just as every species is essential to Village Creek State Park's ecosystem. Join a park interpreter on a journey to find colorful connections along the…

It covers our trees, rocks, and even buildings- but we seldom notice. Join Park Interpreter Baron at the Bear Cave Trailhead to witness the hidden vibrance of Petit Jean State Park’s Lichens. This is…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a hike down a small section of the Boy Scout Trail. This hike will lead us up along the canyon for a spectacular view of the Cedar Creek canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy…

Join us for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend as we embark on our annual guided hike along the 2.4-mile Coachwhip Trail while learning about the plants and animals who call this area home. Be sure…

Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers ages 50 and up who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but all ages are…

Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…

Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…

Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional 0.5-mile hike on the…

Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate…