Have you heard the music the insects here at Lake Dardanelle State Park make in the evenings? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn more about how insects…

Meet a park interpreter at the Dardanelle Area in the grassy area near the playground to see how in tune you are with the natural world. We’ll be testing your skills about furs, tracks, and…

Why does Lake Dardanelle have such a healthy bass population? The health of this fishery is partially due to the good conservation practices of the staff at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park…

Fireflies light up our forests on summer nights, their lights serving as an intriguing form of communication. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn the secrets of these glowing beetles.…

Come celebrate Great Outdoors Month at Lake Dardanelle State Park and engage in new outdoor adventures. We will host a new workshop each Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Registration for each includes all…

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…

The watershed surrounding Lake Dardanelle is the backbone for the Arkansas River as the river journeys through the lake creating opportunities for people like you. Join a park interpreter on the…

Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to…

By learning basic knot tying skills, you can learn to set yourself up for a successful fishing trip. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to…

Did you know that just by looking at the body of a turtle, it can tell you where it lives? Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle Side of the park in the pavilion to learn about some of the turtles…

There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle home. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about. After looking through…

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…

Bald eagles are incredible not only for their beauty and speed but for their size as well. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the park to learn about the bald eagles that call Lake…

When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the…

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…

As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. Discover the many stops a drop of water makes on its journey…

Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures, including animal architects. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how the…

Kayaking on Dardanelle Bay gives you a different view of Lake Dardanelle you may have not gotten before, all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak. Sign…

Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting, and sometimes just for style. But, animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation…