Join a park interpreter for a lakeside painting session where water meets color! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this program is for all skill levels.…

Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave. 

From wildlife to wildflowers, amazing sights await on the Trotting Fox Trail! Join a park interpreter to discover what lives along this easy, 1/2-mile trail. 

How familiar are you with the fish that live in the lakes and rivers of Mississippi River State Park? Stop by to test your skills at identifying some of the fish that are found in these bodies of…

Ever wonder what kind of bird was sitting in the tree by your campsite, or which one was singing a song to wake you up? Join a park interpreter to discover the joy of birding on Bear Creek Trail. We…

Test your knowledge of the natural world of Crowley's Ridge! Everyone will get a list. To count your item, you just put a check mark on your paper or take a picture of the item. We can compare when…

Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling, and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your…

Join the park ranger to learn some of the basics of fishing here at Mississippi River State Park. Discover some of the different types of fish that can be harvested from our lakes and what they…

Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful to an outdoors person. You’ll even learn what not to knot.

Discover the unique habitat of Crowley's Ridge as we hike through the forest and see how the plant life changes from cottonwoods and sycamores near the creek beds at the bottom of the ridge to more…

Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State…

Fishing provides children opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish the pre-stocked lake and win prizes. This derby…

Fishing provides children opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish the pre-stocked pond and win prizes. Registration…

Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State…

Discover astronomy with the Memphis Astronomical Society. This is a family-friendly event for all ages! The first part of the program will be inside to teach guests what is in the night sky.…