Heritage Herb Spring Extravaganza  May 1 through May 3, 2025 Mark Your Calendar! May 1st---A Lavish May Day Reception hosted by the Herb Society of America—Ozark Unit heralds in the Heritage Herb…

Village Creek State Park will be hosting a Fishing Derby through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Kids aged 15 and under are invited to participate in this free, family-friendly fishing event.…

Are you looking for a healthy way to start your morning? Join a park interpreter on a leisurely morning stroll on the Heritage & Habitat Trail to enjoy the nature that Bull Shoals-White River…

Ribbit! What’s that frog? Join a park interpreter to learn about frogs and how to identify them by sound.

Calling all dog parents! Join the park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this PAWsome guided hike along the 1-mile Boundary Trail loop. Then, stick around to get your…

Join us for a guided scavenger hunt at Lake Frierson State Park to explore the forest’s hidden secrets. Use clues to uncover how plants, animals, and the environment all work together to create a…

The natural resources at Bull Shoals-White River State Park are being threatened by an army of silent invaders! Discover what these are and how they could potentially impact our park. Learn…

Before the invention of the synthetic dyes we use now, people used the plants, minerals, and sometimes the animals around them to color their clothes. Join a park interpreter to learn more…

Snakes are important to the ecosystem, and many that live in Arkansas make Crowley’s Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and get a chance to meet…

Think fly fishing can only be done in world-class trout rivers? Think again! Fly fishing can be done anywhere that conventional tackle is used, but with special considerations for certain types of…

Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret…

Owls are expert hunters for a multitude of reasons. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover more about owls and which ones live at Bull Shoals-White River State Park!

A silent walk on the trail reveals a world full of music. Get your ears ready and join the park interpreter on the 1-mile Boundary Trail to see how the music of the woods changes along Crowley's…

The weather is heating up! Join a park interpreter to find out methods of keeping cool while enjoying the outdoors.Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and what to do if you experience them.…

Kayaking on Lake Frierson offers you a link to many different worlds! Join the park interpreter in discovering the stories our lake provides and protects as we rove the coves of Lake Frierson. Please…

HOG GRASS LLC Presents: Paul Harris & The Cleverlys live at the Ozark Folk Center's Highlands Theater in Mountain View, Arkansas on Saturday, May 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7…

Knot tying and navigation are two skills that interest and connect us through time. Learn how to tie a few knots and feel confident in your ability to lend a helping hand to others or yourself.…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. This is a 0.5-mile…

Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter…

Several species of woodpecker make Crowley’s Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter for a stroll and learn different ways to spot them.