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…

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

Partner up and be prepared to walk on your hands!

Hear the Declaration of Independence read, as was commonly done in the 19th century, at the 1874 Courthouse. Afterwards, sign your own "John Hancock" to a copy of the Declaration that you may take…

Partner up for this traditional race that demands cooperation.

Throughout time, water holds power at Lake Ouachita State Park! Discover the history and importance of Lake Ouachita and its powerful water by joining a park interpreter during this lakeside…

See who can keep a hula hoop going the longest!

Join the park staff for a fun, family game of kick ball – Petit Jean style.

Discover nature’s colorful side! Meet a park interpreter to search for what colors can be found around Village Creek State Park. This program is great for kids of any age.

Travel back to 1832 for this live radio show featuring bumbling news anchors reporting from Washington, Arkansas Territory. Using real historical events as today's headlines, join…

The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to find out what is in…

Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown depths of the nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet the park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure…

Test your abilities in this classic DeGray Lake Resort State Park 4th of July contest. You don't want to miss this! Participants will be divided into age groups on site. No registration necessary.…

Celebrate our nation’s birthday while discovering more about our national symbol and a resident of Beaver Lake, the bald eagle! Step into an “eagle nest” for a selfie and make an eagle craft! A…

Discover nature’s colorful side! Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to search for what colors can be found around Woolly Hollow. This program is great for kids of any age and…

Do you enjoy puzzles and spending time in the outdoors? If so, bring your food/snack and join the park superintendent to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics of geocaching and…

No watermelon eating contest would be complete without a seed spitting challenge to follow! Join fellow guests for this hilarious competition that will require both lung power and technique to earn…

Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter and learn how these phrases may or may not have changed…

Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park, then create a paper flower souvenir. This program is fun for the whole…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the red, white, and blue animals found at Lake Sylvia in celebration of the 4th of July!