Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…

Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get a closer view of birds and wildlife all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak and…

Meet a park interpreter to watch the sunset from one of the most scenic sites in the park. The rustic shelter at Red Bluff has stood as part of the park since the CCC built it in the 1930s. Many have…

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to see…

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…

Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep you…

Learn about Arkansas' safe boating laws and practices in one day class. Anyone born after 1985 must take and pass an approved Arkansas Game and Fish Boating Education Course and carry proof that he or…

Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…

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,…

Before or after your bike ride or hike, stop by a tabletop at the Karst Trail parking lot off Rambo Road and visit with a park interpreter about trail etiquette, outdoor safety, and Leave No Trace.…

Did you know Pinnacle Mountain State Park used to be surrounded by logging camps? Or that some of our trees act like mega-skyscrapers, playing a host to a multitude of wildlife? Who uses our trees,…

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…

Enjoy a leisurely 0.5-mile hike on the Sinking Stream Trail while we listen for the melodic call of the wood thrush. Learn the habits and biology of this unique bird while we enjoy an…

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…

Meet Park Interpreter Mystina to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park. 

We have 16 species turtles here in Arkansas. Join a park interpreter to learn all about our shelled friends both big and small. 

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public…

Discover the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how they relate to allowing everyone enjoy Mount Magazine State Park for years to come. All are welcome to this program, best suited…