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…

Could you survive a night in the woods? With the right knowledge—you can. In this hands-on program, participants will learn how to assess shelter needs, choose safe locations, and build effective,…

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 to take a hike and see if you can find everything on a scavenger hunt list. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you’ll spot! The park interpreter will provide…

We aren’t the only returning visitors to Petit Jean State Park! Join a park interpreter at Pavilion A to discover who is chirping and buzzing in the treetops: our annual and periodical cicadas!…

Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…

With a park interpreter as your guide, trek along this beautiful, wooded trail that reveals some Arkansas’ best scenery and Mount Magazine State Park’s unique story. Seasonally appropriate attire,…

Forest fires are always harmful to the forest, right? Join a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows parking area to find out what Smokey the Bear got wrong about fire in natural areas and find out how…

Join a park interpreter on a 3/4-mile guided walk along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and…

Bats aren't blind, they won’t get stuck in your hair—and they’re some of nature’s most important nighttime hunters! Join a park interpreter for a short, guided hike to uncover the truth about these…

"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to discover the owls living in DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Then, we’ll take a walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an…

When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…

When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park interpreter on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek…

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…

A topographic map is one of the best tools to have in your backpack on all your adventures, but especially at Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Palisades Overlook to…

Join a park interpreter for a quick adventure into nature’s hidden corners. We’ll search high and low - peeking under rocks, check trees, and explore the forest floor to uncover tiny creatures like…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. This is a 0.5-mile…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike.

Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s…