Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures, including animal architects. Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the…

Oh no—this campsite is a disaster! Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to uncover what went wrong and how to fix it. Learn how to protect…

Learning not to use our eyes and rely on our other senses is difficult for some. It can be a very rewarding experience if we give it a chance. Join the park interpreter at the amphitheater and…

Celebrate National S’mores Day at Lake Dardanelle State Park—without the heat of a campfire! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover how solar ovens…

Be prepared to spark your next adventure! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill using materials…

Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them for…

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues, and a compass. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to learn about…

The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this program designed to give visitors the chance to experience some parks…

Cherokees are skilled weavers who began moving to this area as early as 1700s and continued to move through the area during the Trail of Tears. They used honeysuckle and buckbrush to create beautiful…

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Lake Dardanelle’s fishery is healthy and diverse. We’ll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center…

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the Dardanelle Area in the grassy area by the playground to play a game that will take you on…

Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to learn about the ten essentials every…

Lake Dardanelle State Park boasts many spectacular sunsets. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take an easy sunset stroll along the shoreline of the lake and enjoy the iconic views of…

What is camouflage and what is it for? Animals use it to survive in the wild by blending into their surroundings. Visit the park interpreter’s Look & Learn at the visitor center to learn about the…

How did early Arkansans survive without modern tools? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore the traditional tools and weapons used for hunting, fishing,…

Learn about the wide variety of shapes and sizes of fish that live in Lake Dardanelle due to its health and diversity. After you discover the reasons for their shapes, you can create a fish of your…

Children learn so much from exploring their surroundings. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for a nature-based paint project designed for children under 5…

Bird watching is a hobby for all ages. To get started, you only need the 3 B’s: Binoculars, a Bird book, and Birds. Lake Dardanelle State Park has plenty of birds, so join a park interpreter at the…