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…

Discover how raccoons survive in the park and what their role in the environment with a park interpreter. 

Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…

Stop by Brushy Creek Recreation Area to learn about the many snakes of the park and paint your very own wooden snake to take home! This is a come and go station.

Camping is a lot of fun! But it can sometimes get a little messy. The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the…

Visit with a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful, but smelly striped skunks that call Arkansas home. What do they eat? How long do they live? Other than their odor, what makes them special?…

If bats could speak (or sing the Bad Rap Bat Rap), what would they tell us? A park interpreter will help “interpret” bats at this tabletop. Find out more about these…

Historic Washington State Park will offer a hoof care demonstration at the Sanders Barnyard. Attendees will witness and discuss the methods used by 19th century pioneers to keep their horses…

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…

Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine built an entire industry in the past…

How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…

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…

What is pollution? How does it affect our waterways? Join a park interpreter for an interactive demo of what can happen when we dump things into waterways and lakes. How can we keep the fish in Lake…

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…

There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind…

Who doesn't like a game of BINGO? Add more fun to your family camping trip with Camping Bingo! Join a park interpreter for a bit of downtime or for exploring nature, the bingo cards feature various…

Make your own one-of-a-kind nature journal during this creative program! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to create a nature journal about wildflowers, animals, trees, and more. Learn how…

Join the park interpreter to learn about some of the local furbearing residents that call the park home. You will have the opportunity to feel the furs of various mammals as we discuss their…

Have you ever pulled out a sleeping bag on a fall camping trip, only for it to not keep you as warm overnight as you remembered? Or discovered too late that your tent isn't as waterproof as it was…