Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour all summer long while school is out! Come enjoy hearing about knot tying and survival and make a paracord…

Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while…

Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park, then create a paper flower souvenir. This program is fun for the whole family and…

Join us for "The Scoop on Poop!" and become a scatologist at Lake Frierson State Park! Explore the fascinating world of animal scat and learn how studying it can reveal what animals eat, where they…

For the children of sharecroppers and tenant farmers in the early 20th century, games might have looked quite a bit different than the ones kids play today. Join park staff at the museum to learn…

Explore the art of nature journaling and learn how to deepen your connection to the natural world. Through guided exercises, you’ll discover how using your pen to observe, wonder, and record can spark…

Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 1/5th-mile hike to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that live in Woolly Hollow State Park. Wear sturdy shoes…

Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to connect with the world around you and enjoy a beautiful sunset over Lake Bennet. This program is great for making memories with family and friends.

"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter to discover the owls that live at Lake Poinsett State Park. Then, we'll take a short walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an answer!…

Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike that loops around Lake Bennet. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about two hours. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring…

Spend the weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park learning about this group of very misunderstood and under-appreciated animals. Park interpreters will host hikes, crafts, programs, and much more…

Join the park interpreter for a "sense-ational" hike along the 1.0-mile Boundary Trail! Tune into the trail and have fun putting your senses to the test. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, and…

Ever wanted to take up camping, but just didn’t know where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of camping such as tent setup, campfire building, campground cooking and other tips and…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

One of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak! Whether it's paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks, paddles,…

In the 19th and 20th centuries, artists across America were inspired to leave their studios and paint nature while in nature. Join park staff at the museum to follow in the path of this tradition…

Slow down and discover the small, meaningful moments along the trail. Join a guided hike where you’ll capture beauty, color, and fun through a seasonal photo challenge. Bring your camera or phone—and…

Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Make…

Scrub-a-dub-dub, what's with the tub? Roll up your sleeves and try out a washboard in this hands-on program exploring the hard work of laundry for early Arkansas farmers. Watch out, you might get wet!

Mammals are found all over Arkansas and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of these unique creatures and the roles they play in our world.