Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…

Join us to discover how snakes survive without legs! Learn about their amazing adaptations, then build your own custom snake designed for life in the wild. Fun, hands-on, and perfect for children ages…

What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to…

Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to…

What’s a camping trip without a campfire? From making s’mores to sharing campfire stories, sitting around a campfire can spark lifelong memories. Join a park interpreter to learn…

Join a park interpreter at the Mockernut Trail to prowl for owls. Several species of owls reside in the forests of Lake Charles State Park. Learn about a few species of owls and their awesome…

In the dark skies of Village Creek State Park, you find eternal guides. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear stories about the guides in the sky, lessons these guides have taught…

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…

Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a special fall foliage hike on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers…

What's that flying in the evening sky? Is it a bird? Is it a bug? No, it's a bat! Did you know that bats are an ancient species going back an approximately 50-60 million years. Today, there are over…

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

Let’s take action against littering by cleaning one of your Arkansas State Parks. The Plum Bayou Mounds site has been used by mankind for over 1,300 years. Over that time period this land has seen a…

What are the main things we need to survive a night out in the woods? Learn these and different shelter types that will work in different situations. Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State…

Ever hear of fall webworms? What about a giant mess of webs high up in a tree? I bet you've seen them! Join a park interpreter to learn more about these commonly spotted webs and the creatures that…

Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.

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…

What would a witch or warlock put in their caldron from Pinnacle Mountain State Park to make a batch of witches' brew? Learn about local spooky plants and fungi with a park interpreter such as…

Enjoy the scenic beauty at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area while creating a craft! At this program, you will paint your own wooden coaster made from materials found at the park. This program may be held…

Join the park interpreter to learn about some of the local furbearing residents that call the park home. You will have the opportunity to feel the furs of various mammals as we discuss their…

The Arkansas chocolate tarantula is the only native tarantula species in the state. As Halloween approaches, sightings of these spiders could be on the rise as males of this species migrate! Join a…