Some bumpy, some jumpy and even a little slimy, these cold-blooded creatures play an important role in nature and give us clues to the health of our ecosystem. Interact with live toads, frogs…

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

Black bears were once so plentiful in Arkansas that our state was known as the Bear State. Discover more about the black bear, how to live safely in bear country and other “bear” necessities. A…

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…

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 as…

This 1.5-mile hike, led by a park interpreter, will showcase the rolling hills, valleys, and bluffs of the Ozarks. We’ll discuss the history of the Shaddox family and discover some secrets of the…

Spring is here and that means it’s time for most wild animals to start their new families! But what should you do if you find a wild animal baby? Discover the answer as well as the secret of how their…

Spring is a great time to go birding! Join a park interpreter for a casual bird hike. No matter what your level of experience, we welcome anyone interested in discovering how to identify birds. This…