As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. Discover the many stops a drop of water makes on its journey…

Every year, monarch butterflies migrate through Arkansas in mid-October to return to their breeding grounds in Mexico. These lively bursts of color are always a delight to see on a hike or in your…

Explore top birding spots in Mississippi River State Park and St. Francis National Forest by van with a park interpreter. Binoculars and guides provided if needed. Space limited—preregister at…

Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore outdoors hiking and biking. Here is your chance to start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 6-mile bike ride on an…

Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.

Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter outside the Lake Center to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling…

Learn about all of the nocturnal critters that call Lake Sylvia home! 

Leave No Trace Principles compel park visitors to leave only footsteps and take only pictures. Join the park interpreter at "golden hour" to learn tips and tricks of capturing the beauty of nature…

For many, the very word just makes their skin crawl. For others, snakes are wild wonders of the reptile world. Regardless of which camp you gravitate towards, chances are good that you might…

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…

Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age!  

Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could potentially view broad-winged…

Who is the masked bandit? How is he able to get into your trash bins that you know you have sealed well? Does he live in Jackson County? Come find the answers to these and other questions about this…

Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age and will last around…

You can cast away your worries and reel in the fun at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to test out your casting skills, see what is in Lake Frierson, and reel in fun opportunities…

Wildlife requires a proper diet for their survival, and you can help. Meet a park interpreter as we discuss native foods that are essential for our wild and curated animals and also take part in their…

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…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the elusive mountain lion. We will discuss some of its unique features and explore whether this magnificent and mysterious animal inhabits the state of Arkansas.…

Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues, and a compass. Come to the visitor center Orientation Room to learn about…