Join our park interpreters and spend the morning birding from inside a kayak. Learn the basics of kayaking and enjoy the spring scenery on the lake, weather permitting. All equipment is provided.…

It’s Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend and no permits are required. Both kids and adults are welcome to join our park interpreters and spend the morning fishing along the banks of Beaver Lake in this…

Join a park interpreter for our monthly hike for adults the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy outdoor recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the…

Learn more about fishing in the Natural State during the Arkansas free fishing weekend. Find out where you can access the lake from within the park for your next fishing adventure and learn more about…

Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake with a park interpreter under the full moon. Learn the basics of kayaking, see what’s visible in the night sky, and enjoy the sounds of the night on the…

Water is essential to have available on your outdoor adventures, whether hiking or biking the trails. Learn how to figure out how much water you need to take on hikes or rides to avoid…

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing bird hike through the scenic beauty of the Sinking Stream Trail. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike, this gentle half-mile trek…

Day hiking and backpacking are great ways to enjoy the natural beauty of Hobbs State Park, including on our Monument Trails. Did you know the Karst Loop camping area has 6 primitive campsites…

Join a park interpreter on an easy 1/2-mile hike on an ADA accessible trail through the Historic Van Winkle Hollow and learn about the Van Winkle family and their mill, the largest…

Spend Father’s Day biking or hiking the Monument Trails at Hobbs State Park! We’ll have a fun photo op and trail information waiting for you at the Monument Trail parking area near the visitor center.…

Celebrate National Pollinator Week and learn about our native pollinators—some might even surprise you! Discover how pollinators help bring beauty to our landscapes and help our crops grow in a fun…

Planting native plants is one of the best things you can do to support our pollinators. Come see these busy little animals in their native habitat as we take a short interpretive walk along our native…

Step into a fluttering, colorful world on this easy, family-friendly butterfly hike along the half-mile Sinking Stream Trail. As we explore this lush woodland path, we will discover native wildflowers…

Insects and other invertebrates are very important but are often misunderstood. Join a park interpreter on a bug hunt around the visitor center as we discover their diversity and learn how we can help…

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.

Join a park interpreter for this reader’s theater-style program where you – the audience members – help tell the interesting story of this place right where it happened! We’ll hike the ADA accessible…

The park is dominated by forests made up of various tree species, including the now rare Ozark chinquapin. Discover more about these TREE-mendous providers of food, shelter, and oxygen, as well as…

Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy the sunset on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to the…

Have you ever heard of geocaching? This fun activity for all ages combines getting outside, GPS technology and clues to create a world-wide treasure hunt for prizes or “swag.” Learn how to geocache…

Spend some time biking or hiking the Monument Trails at Hobbs State Park! We’ll have a fun photo op and trail information waiting for you at the Monument Trail parking area near the visitor center.…