Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2 hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare on May 5, 1861—the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and…

In order to purchase a hunting license in Arkansas, anyone who was born after December 31, 1968, must complete Hunter Education. This is a 10-hour course and participants must attend the full 10-hour…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2 hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts,…

Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Not surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter in the day-use area (1st picnic table nearest…

Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…

How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…

Join a park interpreter as we “step back in time” along the ¾-mile trail. Along the way we will learn what made Jacksonport so special and enjoy some scenery along the banks of the White River as we…

Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…

Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…

Do you want to feel young again? Experience the joys, trials, and adventures of Jackson County children as they navigated everything from childhood diseases to parties to itchy clothing through…

The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join a park interpreter to learn about "stewardship" and…

Join Dr. Robert Scott, Archeologist at Parkin Archeological State Park, as he presents Applied Zooarchaeology and the Analysis of Archeological Freshwater Mussel Shell. As we dig into his presentation…

Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun game!…

Do you know who your friends are that live in a “box," it is box turtles! Join a park interpreter to learn more about our “boxy” friends, and what to do if you come across one.

Join a park interpreter for a special 2 hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even…

Do you like mosquitoes? Of course you don’t! Join a park interpreter to learn about one of natures pest controllers, the brown bat.