Enjoy Lake Fort Smith's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls and sunset on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are…

Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and landscape. Meet at…

Join a park interpreter to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you try to guess what natural wonders are found in Lake Fort Smith State Park.

Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are provided.…

We may not always know it, but there are tiny living things all around us. Join a park interpreter to uncover the many insects, arachnids, and other tiny critters that secretly make Lake Fort Smith…

Many things can be found in nature that are weird and unusual. Some even look alien! Join a park interpreter to stretch your imagination to guess what these strange things are.

Sometimes the best birding comes from pulling over on the side of the road in an area of prime habitat. Join a park interpreter for a carpool road trip down Shepherd Springs Road to bird from the…

Are you prepared for your hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Do you have the equipment and skills necessary for a fun and safe hike? Meet a park interpreter to discover more about…

One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter…

Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life…

Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters. 

Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join a park interpreter to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…

Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park.

Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join a park interpreter to touch some real furs and discover the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.

Did you know some of the animals seen in Disney's animated movies can be found at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter to find out which of your favorite Disney animals live here in the…

The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these…

Which bird eats what? Join a park interpreter for a fun activity while discovering how different birds use their special adaptations to eat certain foods.

Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the area. Join a park interpreter to…

Remember when you used to go craw-daddin’? Meet a park interpreter to take a short walk to the water of Lee Creek to see what tiny, aquatic living things live under the rocks in the water. Please…

Meet a park interpreter to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park.