Spring represents a fresh start and new life in nature. Join a park interpreter by the river to illustrate changes in nature this time of year.

Join our curator for a special look inside our collections facility! We will be highlighting artifacts not usually on display, from letters to diaries to saddles and sabers!

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing lakeside watercolor session. All skill levels welcome. Supplies are limited or bring your own. Capture the beauty of the water’s edge with color and…

Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to see how in tune you are with the natural world. We'll be testing your skills about furs, tracks, and some mystery items!…

While many of us don't view them as food, some of the insects found at Lake Charles State Park are part of a healthy diet all over the world! Meet the park interpreter to discover some of the unique…

Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join park staff for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, and learn how to make an easy Dutch oven delight. Don’t miss your chance to…

Kick off your Spring Break 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…

Ever wonder how plants can grow in different places? Learn about the many ways plant seeds travel throughout the park!

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’s…

Join a park interpreter at the pavilion to prowl for owls. Several species of owls reside in the forests of Lake Charles State Park. Learn about a few species of owls and their awesome adaptations…

Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made…

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…

Take the opportunity to view the night sky above Devil’s Den State Park. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring some lawn chairs or some blankets for sitting.

Forgot your fishing pole? No problem! Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is an empty soda can (or bottle), and we will show you…

By learning basic knot tying skills, you can learn to set up your campsite quickly and efficiently. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center orientation room to learn how to tie a few basic knots…

Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at…

Cossatot River State Park is home to many shapes and sizes of our feathered friends. How much do you know about the birds of the park? Stop by and chat with a park interpreter about birds at this…

The world of moths is as vast and beautiful as that of their daytime cousins, the butterflies. But staying up at night isn't the only way to experience these often overlooked beauties. Join a park…

Come one, come all, and discover turtles both big and small. Where do they live, what do they eat, how do they survive this fast paced world? A park interpreter will explain it all.

Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun game!…