Fall is here, and it's showing at Cane Creek State Park! Beautiful colors, cool temperatures, and a whole host of creatures scurrying around getting ready for winter! This is the perfect time to try…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

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…

Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Make…

It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…

Do you know the rule of three? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering and more!

Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion to create a beautiful fall leaf print! We will learn why leaves change in fall as we create a keepsake print or card of Daisy State Park. All materials are…

Lake Dardanelle State Park has a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of life. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across form the visitor center to race through this life-sized tree…

For centuries, the Dutch oven has been a staple cooking utensil of the people of Arkansas. The unique flavor and texture of food cooked in a cast-iron oven is unique and delicious. Meet a park…

What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…

Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter and learn how these phrases may or may not have changed…

There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about their…

What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to…

Did you know Arkansas was historically known as “The Bear State?” The story of Arkansas’ black bears is one of upheaval and resilience. Join a park interpreter to explore the history of black bears in…

“Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir  Ladies, renew your spirit with time…

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…

No service at your campsite? No worries! Forgo the online map and learn how to use a compass with a park interpreter. We will discuss how to navigate using paper maps and brush up on basic compass…

Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and…

With the changing of seasons comes an abundance of color. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a leisurely stroll along the Meadowbrook Trail to soak up the beauty of fall.