Have you ever shone a flashlight into the woods and seen a pair of eyes staring back at you? It might be creepy, but there is a reason for the reflection! Join a park interpreter on a late-night…

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!

What’s creeping around the forest floor? As the leaves and air temperature begin to fall, tarantulas begin to show themselves in Arkansas. Join a park interpreter to discover the life of a tarantula…

Join a park interpreter to observe, study, and explore the natural environments of Bear Creek Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats…

For many people, bats seem like scary creatures of the night. Join the park interpreter to learn the truth behind some of the common bat myths and misunderstandings.

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…

By learning basic knot tying skills, you can learn to set up your campsite quickly and efficiently. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn to tie a few…

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

Join a park interpreter for a guided hike on the Rocky Valley Trail to explore and admire the fall foliage! The hike will emphasize both the science of leaf color change and the ecological importance…

Do you like to draw animals, what about plants? Try to draw the flora and fauna found at Pinnacle Mountain State Park based on clues given by our park interpreter. All materials included. Suggested…

Look at some mysterious objects found in the forest around Hobbs, see if you can identify them, then learn more about them. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you please.

Pinnacle Mountain is home to a variety of bird species, including several elusive owls! Join a park interpreter to learn more about the lifestyles and habits of our owls here at the park! Celebrate…

Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn't have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the…

Learn the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by looking at their leaves. Create a fun leaf printing craft!

What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…

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…

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…

In the spirit of Halloween, come on out to Pinnacle Mountain State Park to learn about some creepy crawlies. They are not ghouls and goblins, but rather centipedes, spiders, and much more! 

Discover nature’s colorful side! Meet a park interpreter to search for what colors can be found around Village Creek State Park. This program is great for kids of any age.

Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery and discover what makes up an owl’s meal.