There's no faster way to someone's heart than through their stomach! Celebrate this Valentine's Day outdoors by participating in this interpreter-led, hands-on group cooking activity. Whether you're…

You may know the animals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but can you identify them by their skulls alone? Each one holds clues about the creature it belonged to. Join a park interpreter for a fun and…

There’s an unseen world teeming with life right beneath your feet! Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room, then head outside to gather moss and soil samples. Back indoors, learn how to prep slides…

February means Valentine’s Day and the Great Backyard Bird Count. What better way to spend time with your ‘Tweetheart’ than to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world?…

Did you know there are animals that use the moon and stars to navigate at night? Discover some of the animals use this form of nocturnal navigation and what you can to do to help them!

What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…

Spot majestic bald eagles on Mississippi River flood plains. Using spotting scopes, learn how conservation efforts along the Mississippi revived eagle populations, part of our story of resilience and…

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…

How do the plants and animals survive the during the winter? Discover the answer as we discuss tactics such as hibernation and migration.

At Village Creek State Park, water is powerful. Join a park interpreter to learn some of the many ways water has the power to shape the park we see today, all while creating a watercolor painting that…

Has cupid's arrow missed its mark a time or two with you? Look no further than birds at Mount Magazine State Park for some great dating advice, presented by a park interpreter! The family-friendly…

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…

Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of these…

Join a park interpreter to explore pelts and animal artifacts of Lake Sylvias most common mammals! Then, get creative by coloring realistic pictures of the animals you learned about!

Learn essential knots every camper should know in this hands-on program led by a park interpreter. From securing tents and tarps to tying safe lanyards and lashings, you’ll practice simple, useful…

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!

Discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different spider species—and discover even more cool spider facts!

Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.

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…

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…