Start the new year off on a good foot by getting outdoors! As a part of #FirstDayHikes, join a park interpreter on the 1/2-mile Lake Sylvia Trail. Trek on this moderate trail with a slight incline…

Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Learn what birds stay at Lake Sylvia over the winter and see if you can spot them! This hike is about a mile long, has a slight incline, and…

Visit Lake Sylvia for some winter fun! Enjoy creating a coaster craft inside the historic Ogden Hall. Paint a winter scene on a wooden coaster inspired by our parks' beauty, perfect for a…

As February's full moon nears, take a moment to view its beauty through the lens of a telescope! Make a fun moon phase craft as we wait for the moon to appear! Make sure to wear warm clothes as this…

Winter is the perfect time to explore areas at Lake Sylvia that are usually covered in dense vegetation. On the 1/2-mile Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail hike, wander off the beaten path and see…

Join a park interpreter on the Love Bird Hike in celebration of Valentine's Day and the Great Backyard Bird Count! Hike the moderate 0.8-mile Lake Sylvia Loop Trail with a loved one while looking for…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the common bird species found at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Explore common bird signs like feathers and learn how to spot them in the wild. Use these birds as…

Join a park interpreter to explore pelts and animal artifacts of Lake Sylvias most common mammals! Then, get creative by coloring realistic pictures of the animals you learned about!

Looking to enjoy a winter day out of the house? Join a park interpreter to learn a short history of Camp Ouachita and Lake Sylvia. Then, get creative with the Max Milam Library by painting over old…