How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…

Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone…

Join us for the Daisy Days Fall Festival! Enjoy a tasty, spiced apple cider, hot and fresh from an authentic Dutch oven. In this program, we will demonstrate how to clean, care, and cook in a Dutch…

Ribbonwork is a vibrant and meaningful tradition in Osage culture, used to decorate clothing and express identity. Join a park interpreter to discover the history and symbolism behind Osage…

Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine built an entire industry in the past…

Mammals are found all over Arkansas and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of these unique creatures and the roles they play in our world.

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

Tracks, tracks everywhere, but not an animal in sight. That's ok! The tracks of animals can tell us a lot about how they live, how they look, and most importantly, where they've been! Meet a park…

Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past!…

While hiking or riding along some of our trails, the evidence of mining, logging, and more lay scattered among our landscapes. How did these artifacts, remnants of a distant era, shape the park today?…

Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, turtles and other species with a park interpreter and enjoy an up close and personal look at…

Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to explore some of the players in this vital ecosystem.

Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…

Beadwork has long been a meaningful form of cultural expression for the Choctaw people. Join a park interpreter to explore traditional designs, learn about the history and symbolism behind them, and…

Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…

The best Arkansas State Park memories start with a good campfire. Join a park interpreter for fire building tips and tricks, then hang around to enjoy s'mores and campfire stories. Please bring water…

Join us at Daisy State Park for the Daisy Days Fall Festival! Enjoy a delicious peach cobbler made from scratch in a Dutch oven. We will demonstrate how to properly use, clean, and cook in a Dutch…

Step into the slime lab and play mad scientist this Halloween! With bubbling science and creepy creativity, you'll mix up your own Frankenslime and Ghost Ectoplasm. Wear clothes that you don't mind…

Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater 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…

The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to find out…