Recycling was an essential part of rural life for people living over a century ago and it should remain an important part of ours today. One item that can be hard to recycle is glass, so let…

You can grow your roots in Arkansas State Parks. Join the park interpreters as Lake Frierson State Park’s Women in the Woods series hits the trail for a backpacking trip at Cane Creek State Park! We…

Discover the hidden wonders of Lake Frierson State Park at your own pace with a self-led scavenger hunt! Use fun clues to uncover how plants, animals, and the environment work together to create a…

Slither into the world of snakes at your own pace with this self-guided craft! Learn how these legless reptiles survive in the wild with a fun, hands-on activity designed for scouts of all ages. Pick…

Glide across the waters of Lake Frierson on a self-guided kayak adventure and uncover the hidden world of the lake’s plants and animals. Pick up a self-guided tour sheet at the visitor center, then…

Searching for the collared lizard is no small feat. Some search their whole lives seeking the opportunity to experience these mountain boomers. Join a park interpreter for an exciting,…

Test your knowledge of nature with Phases of the Forest, a fun, interactive card game inspired by the classic Phase 10! In this special version, players complete ecosystem-themed “Phases” by…

Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our trails while hiking. Before the hike, we'll set intentions, such as treading lightly on the trail and picking up park litter. This…

Girl Scouts, join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way! Please wear good walking shoes.…

Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you…

Arkansas wouldn’t be what it is today without agriculture, and agriculture wouldn’t be what it is today without tractors. Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park invites you to visit and meet some of…

Join park staff to learn how to work leather into decorative pieces. This beginner friendly class will teach foundational skills that can be used for an advanced class. Participants will leave with…

The Plum Bayou people likely used a technique called twining to make shoes, bags, and more! Twining is the process of interlacing strings to make textiles. During this workshop, you will twine a small…

Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our waterways while we clean out a trash boom installed in the Little Maumelle River Water Trail. This boom was installed to capture…

Join a park interpreter to discuss and learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace and how each principle is important to current and future generations. There will be multiple activities to help meet…

See history in motion as antique tractors make their way through the grounds of the Plantation Agriculture Museum as part of the 33rd Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show.

Join us as we make paracord bracelets. You will learn some basic weaving and knot tying. Your bracelet will also be helpful for traveling our beautiful state park trails with its compass in the…

Join a park interpreter to learn what it means to be a Citizen Scientist and why it's important. Learn about birds commonly found at Lake Sylvia then set off on a bird survey hike! On this hike, you…

There are so many ways of expressing yourself through art, but did you know American Indians also used art to express themselves? Join a park interpreter to learn how American Indians used art. Call…

Meet Park Interpreter Carrie at the Rock House Cave Trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the…