Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live ones! 

Whether you are setting up a camp shelter, tying up your boat, or preparing a fishing lure, knowing how to tie knots is important. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during a weekend at…

Far from just being a prop in the story of Sleeping Beauty, a spinning wheel was a common and useful piece of furniture in the homes of Territorial Arkansans. Join a park interpreter to learn how to…

Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…

Think fly fishing can only be done in world-class trout rivers? Think again! Fly fishing can be done anywhere that conventional tackle is used, but with special considerations for certain types of…

Lake Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that alligators play in their native…

Foxes are fantastic in a lot of different ways! And they've got quite a few tools that not only help them survive the winter, but also make them great hunters and allow them to thrive almost anywhere!…

How much do you know about the butterflies of Mount Magazine State Park? Play a fun interactive game that familiarizes you with our friends that flutter! This program will be best enjoyed by ages…

Join a park interpreter for a tasty camp treat! We’ll be making biscuits and homemade butter as we discuss the history of Dutch ovens.

Have you ever found a leaf that you didn't recognize? Or couldn't tell if the tracks you found belonged to a skunk, opossum, or raccoon? Join a park interpreter to make your own nature field guide for…

For the animals at Lake Frierson State Park, how skilled you are at the game of hide and seek can mean the difference between life and death. Join the park interpreter for…

Hungry for a delicious homemade mac and cheese? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for mac and cheese cooked in a Dutch oven! Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking, including how to care for…

Bats aren't blind, they won’t get stuck in your hair—and they’re some of nature’s most important nighttime hunters! Join a park interpreter for a short, guided hike to uncover the truth about these…

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…

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…

Discover astronomy with the Memphis Astronomical Society. This is a family-friendly event for all ages! The first part of the program will be inside to teach guests what is in the night sky.…

Enjoy some original guitar songs inspired by the stars that light up Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful dark skies as you relax on the lodge terrace!

The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium for students, practitioners and teachers of the herbal arts. The symposium takes place…

Celebrate the fleeting beauty of fall and deepen your connection to the forest landscapes that make Mississippi River State Park a must-visit every fall. Space limited—preregister at the visitor…

In this tour of the lake, you can discover many different species of birds making pit-stops along their migratory journey, as well as the conservational importance of protected lakes such as this.…