Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station.…

Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided.

Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.

Meet a park interpreter to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for…

Spend Father’s Day biking or hiking the Monument Trails at Hobbs State Park! We’ll have a fun photo op and trail information waiting for you at the Monument Trail parking area near the…

Cossatot River State Park is home to many tiny, crawly creatures that have colorful features and patterns. Think of a red ladybug with spots, or a beetle with a smooth, green body. Join a park…

These nature programs are designed for young children ages 3 - 5. Join members of the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists and a park interpreter for an hour of fun nature learning. Contact the visitor…

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

What is a derrick? What about a walking beam? And what do dinosaurs have to do with gasoline pumps? Find out the answers to these questions, as we explore the museum's galleries and learn about the…

Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts,…

Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…

Do you know what an edge habitat is? Join a park interpreter to find out as we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!

Meet a park interpreter at the picnic area near the mine entrance to learn about one of the park's most useful minerals and see how many colors of jasper you can find! Regular admission to the diamond…

Thursdays are story and craft hour during summer break from school. Join us as we learn about the travel and trade along the river and carve our own dugout canoes from bars of soap.

No service at your campsite? No worries! Forgo the online map and learn how to use a compass with a park interpreter. We will discuss how to navigate using paper maps and brush up on basic compass…

Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to discover their characteristics and why they are helpful! 

Discover how raccoons survive in the park and what their role in the environment with Park Interpreter Kara.

At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying…

Calling all explorers! If you love playing outside and visiting your state parks, come learn how you can be an official Arkansas State Park Explorer. Bring your family to this drop-in program to help…

Bats aren't blind, they won’t get stuck in your hair—and they’re some of nature’s most important nighttime hunters! Join a park interpreter for a short, guided hike to uncover the truth about these…