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…

Learn about the importance of the night sky here at Cane Creek State Park. Then take trash and turn it into a neat star-gazing decoration with the park interpreter. All materials are provided. 

Learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family, as well as learn how to prepare for your hiking adventure with the 10 essentials!

Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…

To celebrate Arkansas Archeology Month, we are going to work on developing or refining the long lost craft of creating cordage from native plant fibers. While engaged during this activity we…

Don’t have a paintbrush? No worries! Join a park interpreter in the classroom to use pine needles as a unique paintbrush for this fun craft. All supplies provided.

At Village Creek State Park, water is powerful. Join a park interpreter to learn some of the many ways water has the power to shape the park we see today, all while creating a watercolor painting that…

Enjoy the afternoon learning about the parks feathered friends! Alongside a park interpreter you'll learn all about the bird species that call Lake Sylvia home. By looking at taxidermy birds,…

In the years following 1836, Arkansas' unofficial nickname was "The Bear State." There was a huge black bear population as the state was being settled by pioneers. What happened to the…

Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any…

Ribbonwork is a vibrant and meaningful tradition in Osage culture, used to decorate clothing and express identity. Visit the park interpreter’s look and learn table in the visitor center to…

Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake that long ago was the…

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…

Nature photography is a great way to explore the many things found at Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn the tips and tricks of getting good pictures and find out the…

Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine helps make your favorite t-shirt…

The protections of Village Creek State Park give us endless opportunities for picture perfect memories. Even though we can’t take pieces of the park home with us, a picture lasts forever! Meet a park…

Join a park interpreter to discover the birds that call Crowley’s Ridge home. Afterwards, you can create your own bird to take home.

Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? We can help with that! Join a park interpreter at the Falls to learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what insects are coming to…

Hobbs State Park is dominated by forests made up of various tree species, including the now rare Ozark chinquapin. Learn about these TREE-mendous providers of food, shelter, and oxygen, as well…

Oh no—this campsite is a disaster! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to uncover what went wrong and how to fix it. Learn how to protect parks and wildlife…