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…

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

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,…

Meet a park interpreter to discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick,…

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…

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…

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. 

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…

Join a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to explore the history of the parks first settlers and what life was like in the 1800s.

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…

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…

This hike treks on Signal Hill Loop, where guests will experience the highpoint, witness wild nature and wonderful history at Mount Magazine State Park, and see one of Arkansas’ finest views at…

How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages welcome!

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