Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…

How much do you know about the plants, wildlife, and history of Rich Mountain? Meet in the hearth room to find out by playing a game of Jenga with a twist! 

What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…

Queen Wilhelmina State Park is teeming with winged pollinators. Take a 2-mile hike along the Spring Trail and Spring Loop with a park interpreter to observe pollinators in action and learn how to…

Most of us are familiar with the wildlife seen in Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but do you recognize the animal from only its skull? Each skull gives a set of clues to figure out what animal it is.…

What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…

The Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place for the first settlers on Rich Mountain. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to hear about life for settlers in the 1860s and the history of the…

How well do you know the mammals that inhabit Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter and find out a few furry facts! 

There is no such thing as a “bad snake.” Join a park interpreter to find out more about the six venomous snake species in Arkansas and what to do if you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation…

How well do you know the mammals that inhabit Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter and find out a few furry facts! 

Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…

We often spend so much time focusing on the ground in front of us that we don't notice the amazing things just out of our view. Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Spring Trail and…

What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…

Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Meet a park interpreter to dissect owl pellets, figure out what owls are eating, and learn…

Pokemon are often thought of as having the coolest abilities and adaptations to their environment. Queen Wilhelmina State Park is home to wildlife with adaptations that rival that of Pokemon! Join a…

The Ouachita National Forest surrounds Queen Wilhelmina State Park and is full of the unknown. Join a park interpreter as we investigate some unknown forest objects, try to decipher the clues, and…

Have you ever been told that juvenile snakes are more venomous than adult snakes? Or has your mother ever told you that you are blind as a bat? Join a park interpreter to discuss the…

Birds eat various things, from worms to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder for you to take home…

Gather with friends at Queen Wilhelmina State Park on Independence Day to enjoy food and fun on the mountain. Meet at campsite 38 for Dutch oven desserts, homemade ice cream, and lawn games! 

Right about peak butterfly season, Queen Wilhelmina State Park holds a butterfly count. If you would like to participate in the annual butterfly count, here is your chance. Each summer, people of all…