Join us at Lake Ouachita State Park for our annual Christmas Bird Count on Friday, December 19, 2025. This event will include a morning bird count within our official count circle, followed by an…

Mount Magazine State Park's very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so…

Mount Magazine’s dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from…

The Hearth is where the heart is. Join a park interpreter and enjoy a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources of Magazine State Park, as you enjoy…

Let gravity be your friend Plinko-style interactive program that helps you get-to-know the American black bears of Mount Magazine State Park! All ages will enjoy this program, especially ages 7-12

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake. Join us for…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for bald eagles. Join us for an eagle watch tour on Lake Ouachita to look for these majestic birds in their natural environment. Dress warmly and bring…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for bald eagles. Join us for an eagle watch tour on Lake Ouachita to look for these majestic birds in their natural environment. Dress warmly and bring…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake. Join us for…

Not much of a night owl? Celebrate the arrival of 2026 your way, by participating in a fun countdown to the last noon of 2025!

Step off on the right foot this year at Lake Ouachita State Park for our First Day Hikes! Lake Ouachita State Park and the Ouachita Mountain Hikers will host this year's event at the Caddo Bend…

Start 2026 on a high point! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas, and gain a strong sense of home and habitat. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy…