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…

Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover the stories behind the name of "Ben." What stories might…

At Village Creek State Park, water is powerful. Join a park interpreter to learn some of the many ways water has the power to shape the park we see today, all while creating a watercolor painting that…

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…

Erosion shapes everything at Village Creek State Park, from the landscape you see today to the history that's happened here. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the…

Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.

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…

Winter is prime time for spotting migratory birds at Village Creek State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, then put your skills to the test as we look for birds in and…

As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military…

Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown contents of a nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter to discover many unique resources at Village Creek State…

Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover the stories behind the name of "Ben." What stories might…

Want to brush up on your fish ID skills? Join a park interpreter to play the Fish Name Game! We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our new ID skills to the test.

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…

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…

The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure in 2026. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream…

Why does this trail have a name? Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover to the stories…

What kind of stories will you create in 2026? Join a park interpreter for a reading of "Blue to the Rescue," a children's hiking story written by Wynne, Arkansas-native Amy Poindexter. During…

Winter is prime time for spotting migratory birds at Village Creek State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, then put your skills to the test as we look for birds in and…

Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world. Join a park interpreter to hear Native American stories and discover the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek State Park.