Learn about the importance of the night sky here at Cane Creek State Park. Then take trash and turn it into a neat star-gazing decoration with the park interpreter. All materials are provided. 

“Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir  Ladies, renew your spirit with time…

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…

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Learn a new hobby based on an old art form that would have been essential during the height of the Magnesia Springs tourism era. All materials and tools will be supplied to weave a basket based on a…

Join park staff to learn how to make your own beginner woodworking workbench. This type of workbench has been used for hundreds of years and is perfect for any project. This is a perfect beginner…

Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by…

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…

Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center to learn how to get started! The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though…

Enjoy a back-to-basics cast iron Dutch oven cooking workshop by learning the history of the oven and how to take care of cast iron. After the basics, participants will prepare easy Dutch oven recipes…

Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…

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…

Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? What about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.

It’s one of the best seasons in the Ozarks with the comfortable weather and beautiful tree foliage, but what exactly is fall or autumn, and why does it occur? How do leaves change color? Learn all…

Cherokees who historically inhabited this area were heavily dependent on nature for their livelihood. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater as she explains the importance the wild turkey had to…

Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour…

Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join park staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life…

Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…

Join us for a hands-on Dutch oven cooking workshop at Lake Dardanelle State Park! Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking while preparing a classic meal and take home a pre-seasoned Dutch oven to…

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…