Winter is prime time for spotting migratory birds at Village Creek State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, then put your skills to the test as we look for birds in and…

Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge 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’…

Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…

What's cooking at Cane Creek State Park? From a Dutch oven deep dish pizza to a "hobo" meal or maybe some biscuits dripping with butter, Trailside Table participants will be helping the park…

What do you know about the white-tailed deer? Discover how this amazing animal survives here in the park.

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…

Who needs a fancy birdfeeder when you can make one out of three simple materials? Learn all about watchable wildlife and make a birdfeeder to take home. Meet in the campground amphitheater.

Plants and animals have been adapting to their surroundings for ages. It seems only natural that people would look to nature for innovations to help us adapt and create. Meet park staff in the visitor…

When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the…

Have you ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the park’s natural…

Lake Catherine State Park is home to an array of animals, ranging from fluffy mammals to slithering reptiles. Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover some of Lake Catherine State…

How well do you think you could identify objects found in nature by using only your sense of touch? It’s harder than you think!

Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts,…

Lake Catherine State Park is home to many beautiful birds! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating fliers.

Kick off your weekend at Lake Chicot State Park with a relaxed and welcoming campfire gathering. Join the park interpreter for an informal chat about the park’s history, wildlife, and seasonal…

What conditions are needed to view the plants and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…

What exactly is a groundhog, and can they predict the length of winter by seeing their shadow or not? Join a park interpreter who will share the truth about the groundhog, woodchuck, or whistle pig! A…

Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This…

Hair! It’s a useful thing, and one of the characteristics of most mammals, but not the only one! Visit this tabletop to discover various mammal skins and skulls in this hands-on display. A 15-minute…

Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave.