Something is going on in the forest and we need your help to figure out what! Join a park interpreter to become a nature detective. See if you can use the clues like tracks, scat, and food left by the…

In honor of International Museum Day, Plantation Agriculture Museum will host a behind the scenes tour. This tour will allow participants the opportunity to learn more about the collection,…

It’s time to take a hike with a park interpreter on the easy, 1-mile (total) Lake Trail to see what natural things we can discover along the way that we might normally overlook! Be sure to wear…

Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar…

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…

Celebrate Wonderful Wetlands Weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park by exploring a wetland firsthand! This walk travels a 0.5-mile paved loop, where we will meander along the shoreline of the Little…

Did you know that there are 6 species of venomous snakes in Arkansas? Learn more about the lives and behavior of these secretive creatures and how to tell the difference between them and non-venomous…

Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet Park Interpreter Mystina at the marina dock. Binoculars and…

Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. Join a park interpreter to walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. It’s…

Join a park interpreter to search for the tiny creatures that live in our waterways while learning about their importance to the ecosystem. We will meet at the Kingfisher trailhead. Please wear shoes…

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…

The Arkansas River creates many opportunities for enjoyment as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle. What lives in the Lake besides fish and turtles? Well, here is your chance to find out. We will…

Join a park interpreter for a fun game about recycling and learn some interesting facts about how long some of our trash will be hanging around! #KidstoParks

Wetlands are an incredibly important part of our world for many reasons, one of which is because they provide food and shelter to many animals. Join us in the field next to the playground for some fun…

Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…

The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to find out what is in her magic bag! We’ll…

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,…

Join us for our Wonderful Wetlands Weekend guided kayak float on the Little Maumelle River. Leisurely float through bald cypress groves, along stream and riverbanks teeming with wildlife, and…

What is the difference between a terrapin and box turtle? Why are they important to the park? Join a park interpreter to learn all about the turtles that can be found at Devil’s Den State Park.

Can you really catch warts from a toad? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to “bust” the myths and misconceptions about certain animals that we may have heard all our lives.