Soldiers’ written observations and drawings provide historians with first-hand descriptions of what the landscape, people, and community looked like in 1862. Today, we will use our senses to describe…

Humans aren’t the only ones that build. Discover how birds at Mount Magazine State Park are quite the builders! This program includes a fun hands-on activity that is best suited for ages 7-12.

Did you know that the Monument Trails can also be used for hiking? But which one should you pick for an adventure? Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family,…

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…

Have you heard the music that the insects here at Lake Dardanelle State Park make in the evenings? Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to…

You can learn a lot about a bird by just looking at their beaks. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to see the different ways birds use their beaks to eat.

Bird watching is a hobby for all ages. To get started, you only need the 3 B’s: Binoculars, a Bird book, and Birds. Lake Dardanelle State Park has plenty of birds, so join a park interpreter at the…

Sometimes the best birding comes from pulling over on the side of the road in an area of prime habitat. Join a park interpreter for a carpool road trip down Shepherd Springs Road to bird from the…

Hobbs State Park is dominated by forests made up of various tree species, including the now rare Ozark chinquapin. Discover these TREE-mendous providers of food, shelter, and oxygen, as well…

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…

Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park makes a perfect place for them to find this food and…

Did you know that the shape of fish's tail can affect how fast it swims? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn about how the fish survive here at Devil's Den State Park and make your own 3D paper…

Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…

Don your best hats and dresses – it’s time for tea! Join us for a tea party where we will share traditional refreshments, enjoy games and crafts, and practice 19th-century etiquette. This…

Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join a park interpreter as we discover how bees have these same types of social identities and how they help the…

Discover the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how they relate to allowing everyone enjoy Mount Magazine State Park for years to come. All are welcome to this program, best suited…

Meet Park Interpreter Mystina to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park. 

Owls are famous for their distinct calls, stellar eyesight, silent flight, and being birds of prey. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about how incredible these birds are and to…

Let’s explore springtime in Devil’s Den State Park through art! Join a park interpreter in creating your very own nature journal that you can use in the park.

One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet Park Interpreter…