Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn’t have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park…

Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park!

Nature has a secret hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss at first glance. This program is great for…

Pokemon are often thought of as having the coolest abilities and adaptations to their environment. Queen Wilhelmina State Park is home to wildlife with adaptations that rival that of Pokemon! Join a…

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…

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…

Join a park interpreter to test your nature knowledge. Questions will range from Withrow Springs State Park history, animals, plants, and more. Think you got what it takes? Bring the family and some…

Every summer evening the lake comes alive with a chorus of frogs! Meet a park interpreter to hear their song and learn the froggy faces behind our summer serenade.   

"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to discuss these hunters of the night and call to owls to see if they respond. This walk is 1 mile round-trip.

Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore…

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…

Rise and shine! Join a park interpreter to enjoy the sunrise symphony taking place in Withrow Springs State Park. Learn more about why birds sing their songs and how to identify the birds responsible.…

Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter! This is a come and go station.

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…

Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join a park interpreter outside the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine State Park during this lakeside painting activity.

Join a park interpreter to investigate nature’s hidden side. We will do a shadow scavenger hunt to discover a new perspective on what there is hidden within the park. This program will last…

The Ouachita National Forest surrounds Queen Wilhelmina State Park and is full of the unknown. Join a park interpreter as we investigate some unknown forest objects, try to decipher the clues, and…

Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…

Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!

Imagine you are lost and stranded in the wilderness without food or gear. What will it take to survive? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of survival while making your own survival keychain…