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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. 

Learn about hibernation, an interesting phenomenon that mammals go through during the winter months. Discover what this yearly routine means for animals and how it helps them survive harsh winters.…

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…

Can you name the Cane Creek State Park creature craniums correctly? Do you know how to identify animals by their skull? There are lots of wonderful and amazing creatures that call Arkansas home, and…

Learning not to use our eyes and rely on our other senses is difficult for some. It can be a very rewarding experience if we give it a chance. Join the park interpreter in the visitor center…

Discover how travel on the Arkansas River has evolved! The construction of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System made river travel much easier. Stop by the park…

Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new…

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle.

In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an…

Have you ever wondered what our resident reptiles like to eat or how we prepare their meals? Join the park interpreter for a behind-the-scenes look at feeding time as we explore the unique diets and…

Lake Dardanelle State Park is the site of many unique events in history, and the Arkansas Traveler is one that has molded Arkansas folklore for years. The painting is thought to have been based on…