Lake Frierson State Park is going to the dogs! Join us for B.A.R.K. Ranger hikes, doggy geocaching adventures, a tail-wagging costume contest, pawsome games, and fur-tastic programs. Meet local…

Join a park interpreter to discover what birds we can see or hear on the Big Bluff Trail. This 1.75-mile trail is moderately strenuous with rocky, uneven terrain. Wear comfortable shoes and bring…

Sometimes small fossils of ancient creatures can be found in the rocks along the White River here at Jacksonport State Park, and they are protected. Meet a park interpreter today and make a fish…

Join members of the local community and Lake Poinsett State Park staff to help keep Arkansas Beautiful a little at a time! Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter near the park entrance and along…

It’s cleanup time! Volunteers are needed to participate in this year’s Great Arkansas Cleanup at Lake Charles State Park. Each year the Great Arkansas Cleanup welcomes participants to join park staff…

Meet a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring…

Ready to try your hand at creating origami animals? Join a park interpreter to learn about the birds at Village Creek State Park that call this preserved habitat home. Afterwards, we will learn to…

How can a rodent be an architect? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the homes, lakes, canals, and even ventilation units that beavers fashion for themselves. Discover how beavers build homes…

This fall, retreat to the Ozarks for two days of spirited old-time stringband music and dance, handcrafted arts, and old-fashioned fun on October 10 & 11, 2025 at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in…

Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun game!…

Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…

Join a park interpreter to create and decorate your own birdhouse made from a gourd. During this program, you will learn more about the rich history of gourd birdhouse making and how some native birds…

Join a park interpreter for a hike along the beach and learn about the history of White River Monster sightings while watching for items that may have been mistaken for this mythical monster in the…

Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…

What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…

What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun…

Do you know who your friends are that live in a “box," it is box turtles! Join a park interpreter to learn more about our “boxy” friends, and what to do if you come across one.

Join us for a night sky presentation by the Memphis Astronomical Society. Afterwards, we will move outside to view night sky objects through telescopes. If there is overcast or…

Gather around the fire for a hands-on cooking experience using a traditional Dutch oven. Participants will explore the history of cast iron cooking, learn basic techniques, and help prepare a tasty…

Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to take a relaxing autumn stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that paint the unique landscape of Village…