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…

Village Creek State Park’s diverse birds create a symphony of bird songs for our enjoyment! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn more about the birds in this symphony, quick tips for…

Ready for a sensory challenge? Team up with a park interpreter and test your ability to recognize natural objects using only the sense of touch. It’s trickier than you’d expect—but that’s all part of…

Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…

Get up close with the tiny world of insects! In this hands-on program, young naturalists will learn how to safely collect, observe, and preserve real insects found right here in the park. We’ll…

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…

The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join a park interpreter to learn about "stewardship" and…

Join a park interpreter for a 2/3-mile round trip hike (1/3-mile each way) that includes a scenic and shallow crossing over Lee Creek. On the other side, a campfire awaits with s'mores and a chance to…

Meet a park interpreter and learn the story of the Ozark chinquapin! Find out some interesting facts about this tree, its importance to the region, and see for yourself the restoration efforts…

Great memories begin with a spark. Make new memories as you join a park interpreter to learn both traditional and creative ways of starting a campfire. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather…

Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Bring your nature questions! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided on a first-come,…

When we peek into the darkness, the superpowers of nocturnal animals come into the light! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about Village Creek State Park’s diverse owls and the…

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…

From the vantage point of beautiful Cameron Bluff Overlook Drive, direct your eyes to an incredible sunrise over Mossback Ridge. Meet a park interpreter at the rock wall overlook just…

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 us to discover how snakes survive without legs! Learn about their amazing adaptations, then build your own custom snake designed for life in the wild. Fun, hands-on, and perfect for children ages…

Visit with a park interpreter to learn more about the wonderful world of frogs and toads. How are they the same, and what are their differences? Frogs help control the insect population and are a good…

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park interprets a civilization that created art in many ways. One of those works of art is in the form of pottery. Join us as we learn the native way of creating…

Do you enjoy puzzles and spending time in the outdoors? If so, join us to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics of geocaching and try your luck locating the geocaches hidden in…

Discover how wind, water, and footsteps shape Lake Frierson State Park’s landscape. Through hands-on soil experiments and a short hike, learn how erosion happens and how we can protect the park’s…