Celebrate National S'mores Day by learning some campground basics! Join a park interpreter to gather a packing list, learn how to pitch a tent, and remember some Leave No Trace principles to top off…

Camping is a lot of fun! But it can sometimes get a little messy. The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the…

Have you ever pulled out a sleeping bag on a fall camping trip, only for it to not keep you as warm overnight as you remembered? Or discovered too late that your tent isn't as waterproof as it was…

Planning on a camping trip this fall? Join a park interpreter to learn to tie a variety of knots that can be utilized for camping, fishing, or even basic survival. 

Join a park interpreter as we learn the ins and outs of backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics to follow, what to pack…

Who uses our trees, and why is it important to us? Join a park interpreter to celebrate "Oaktober," on this informative 1/2-mile hike learning about all the life that surrounds and depend on oaks and…

As Halloween approaches and the nights become dark just a bit earlier than they had before, raccoon sightings may become a bit more commonplace. These mischievous little mammals are some of nature's…

Did you know that oak trees and wasps had an important role in the writing of historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence? Join a park interpreter for a program on how these are all…

Imagine you are a witch or wizard in need of a familiar to help you brew your magical potions. Halloween is coming, and you're running out of time! Would you choose a bat or a bird? Join a park…

Join a park interpreter for a 0.5-mile hike through the Arkansas Arboretum trail for an "Oaktober" celebration! Learn more about some of the different kinds of oak trees on the trail and how they…

What makes an oak tree an oak tree? Who relies on oak trees as habitat or for food? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the different kinds of oak trees in Arkansas and how they're…

Join a park interpreter as we depart from the West Summit trailhead to the top of Pinnacle Mountain to experience the sunrise over the Arkansas River valley. This hike is 1.5 miles round trip, and…

Let's celebrate our "Creepy Crawlies" by building one of our own! Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the bugs that call the park home and more about how they survive! Following the…

While hiking or riding along some of our trails, the evidence of mining, logging, and more lay scattered among our landscapes. How did these artifacts, remnants of a distant era, shape the park today?…

Foxes are fantastic in a lot of different ways! And they've got quite a few tools that not only help them survive the winter, but also make them great hunters and allow them to thrive almost anywhere!…

Any object you can find in the park has its own special place. Join us for a fun activity as we take the time to slow down and observe, take a closer look, and think about the interconnectedness of…

Fall is almost upon us! Why do some leaves change colors while others don't? Join a park interpreter to learn about the different tree species here at the park and match leaves to trees!

Meet a park interpreter as we meander along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we…

Mushrooms come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! Discover some of the common fungi found at the park and how these small organisms create new life from what's left beneath. Stick around to build your…

Join a park interpreter for a guided 3-mile hike on the Coachwhip Trail to explore and admire the fall foliage! The hike will emphasize both the science of leaf color change and the ecological…