Learn to read the signs animals leave behind with this hands-on tracking program led by a park interpreter. Participants will explore the trails of Lake Chicot State Park to identify tracks, scat,…

The mission of this workshop is to introduce new greenhouse gardeners to the physical elements of a greenhouse, plant containers, and growing medium. Organic gardeners will learn about plant…

People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years. Join a park interpreter to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills by…

The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills) this program series is designed to give…

  Join park staff for a hands-on workshop to learn what life and work was like for the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 1731 at Petit Jean State Park. This interactive program lasts about 3…

James Williams is dead, A.B. Chambers was the last to see him alive. Was it murder or an accident? Only the jury can decide. This mock trial is based on actual events that occurred in Newport,…

***Click Here for More Information or to Register*** Learn how to make your own beautiful 8” stained glass Swedish Heart in your choice of colors. Students will learn the…

Enjoy a weekend of themed programming celebrating all things love at Petit Jean State Park. Please see our detailed programming for specific programs, locations and times.

This Valentine's weekend, celebrate your love of the outdoors! Hikes, nature photography, and more! You can even become a citizen scientist and join the birder walk with Taylor Long from the Northwest…

***Click Here for More Information or to Register*** Learn how to make your own beautiful 8” stained glass Swedish Heart in your choice of colors. Students will learn the…

The Great Backyard Bird count is designed to get birders of all ages helping count birds for citizen science. Join a citizen science bird count walk for all ages. Loaner binoculars and bird guides…

Enjoy a romantic evening with someone special at Williams' Tavern. If weather allows, a surrey ride will be available from 5-6 p.m. Dinner and entertainment will follow at 6 p.m. Reservations are…

Enjoy a weekend of themed programming celebrating all things love at Petit Jean State Park. Please see our detailed programming for specific programs, locations and times.

The landscapes and wildlife of Lake Dardanelle State Park offer endless opportunities for inspiration. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for M.A.D.E. (Making Art, Driving Exploration), a program…

Celebrate those you love with a great outdoor culinary experience. Enjoy a back-to-basics cast iron Dutch oven cooking workshop with your special valentine by learning the history of the oven and how…

​Every year, thousands of people jump into freezing cold water to support Special Olympics Arkansas, bringing opportunity and inclusion to over 19,500 Special Olympics athletes and young athletes…

Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends to be counted towards the Great Backyard Bird Count. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we…

Enjoy a weekend of themed programming celebrating all things love at Petit Jean State Park. Please see our detailed programming for specific programs, locations and times.

People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years. Join a park interpreter to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills by…

The 1800s brought many emigrants to the river valley; these pioneers had to learn to live off the land. Basket making, by using oak splits, was an important task for every pioneer. Weave your own…