Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues, and a compass. Come to the visitor center Orientation Room to learn about…

What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…

Wildlife requires a proper diet for their survival, and you can help. Meet a park interpreter as we discuss native foods that are essential for our wild and curated animals and also take part in their…

Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun…

Join a park interpreter for a lakeside painting session where water meets color! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this program is for all skill levels.…

Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…

Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…

Food never tastes as good as it does while you’re camping. Join the park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for some tips on simple campfire cooking and a tasty campfire…

What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to…

Join a park interpreter to learn about using artificial lures to catch one of Petit Jean State Park's aquatic predators, the largemouth bass. We will learn how to set up your rod, select an…

The birds of Daisy State Park each have their own unique vocal stylings. Join us for a game of bird call bingo to test your memory of some of the commonly heard bird calls.

Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version of a mystery puzzle.…

When the sun sets, Mount Magazine State Park comes alive with fluttering wings! Join a park interpreter at a glowing moth cloth to meet the hidden pollinators of the night and discover their…

This fall, retreat to the Ozarks for two days of spirited old-time stringband music and dance, handcrafted arts, and old-fashioned fun on October 10 & 11, 2025 at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in…

Ready to test your state park knowledge and enjoy campfire s'mores? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a night of trivia and s'mores. Bring your brain and your appetite for this exciting…

Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…

Join museum staff for a creative art-filled hour of painting the prairie landscape. Study the wide-open sky of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, vistas of brilliant blue sky, waves of emerald-green grasses…

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…

Want to catch more fish? Want to know more about what fish eat and where they live? Meet a park interpreter to think like a fish and discover more about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith.

Lake Frierson State Park is going to the dogs! Join us for B.A.R.K. Ranger hikes, doggy geocaching adventures, a tail-wagging costume contest, pawsome games, and fur-tastic programs. Meet local…