Join us for a weekend of family fun as we celebrate our special feathered friends! There will be bird-themed programs, birder walks, and guest speakers for you to enjoy! Whether you’re an expert or a…

Arkansas volunteers are invited to assist in the spring-cleaning effort during Keep America Beautiful: Great American Cleanup on Cane Creek Lake. Help Keep Arkansas Beautiful by helping reduce litter…

All birders, from experts to novices, are welcome to join us on this morning birder walk with NWA bird expert Joe Neal. May is peak migration, so we’ll be on the lookout for all the dazzling warblers,…

Join a park interpreter for our monthly hike for adults the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy outdoor recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the opportunity to…

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture that you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area near the weigh-in pavilion to learn about an early toy that was made by…

To know Petit Jean State Park, you have to know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter to hike down to the foot of this landmark waterfall! The Cedar Falls hike is 2-miles round trip and strenuous,…

Cheese and butter making have long been effective ways to preserve milk and for the families of tenant farmers and sharecroppers, selling cheese and butter to the local general store was a reliable…

The families who settled here long before the Civil War share many of the same values and traditions we hold today. Explore the similarities and differences between our ways of life…

Join a park interpreter and wander along the Bear Creek Lake Nature Trail to search out a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-mile in length. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring water, and…

Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…

Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet…

What has eight legs and eats bugs? Discover some of the fascinating things spiders do. Learn how they make their homes, find food, and even which ones are dangerous to us. Join a park interpreter in…

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Nothing quite compares to the chance of meeting an owl or vulture up close and personal! So, bring the family and all your questions to learn more a about Arkansas' birds of prey as Lynn Sciumbato…

Here is your chance to learn how to prepare a simple fruit dessert on your next camping adventure using a Dutch oven. This is the perfect opportunity to try one out for the first time as all equipment…

Lots of fishermen enjoy crappie and bass fishing on Bear Creek Lake. Today we are going to discuss several of the fish bass and crappie like to eat, then you can choose the shape of the one you want…

The Morton Cellar offered local families safety during the heat of battle on December 7, 1862. Learn about their experiences where they hid 160 years ago. Meet at the Morton Hayfield Battle Overlook…

What is the difference between a wildflower and a weed? Join a park interpreter on this easy 0.5-mile hike as we discover the beautiful wildflowers along the Sinking Stream Trail. Meet at the Van…

Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a hike to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you explore some of the natural wonders of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Meet at the Warren…

Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your fishing needs is important for any angler. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your fishing needs. All supplies…