Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…

Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.

With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for any outdoor adventure! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor…

Stop by the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or answer…

There are 36 species of snakes that make their home in Arkansas, six of which are venomous. Join a park interpreter to learn about these misunderstood animals and how to identify common…

Did you know that you can learn a new language during your park visit? Join a park interpreter to uncover the hidden language of the land during this easy 1-mile guided hike on the Island…

Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past!…

How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call this mountain home!

There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in…

Join a park interpreter on a 3/4-mile guided walk along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and…

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made…

What walks on four legs but runs on two? Join a park interpreter to discover some interesting lizards that can be found in our park and the surrounding region.

Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be…

When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park interpreter on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek…

Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made…

What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…

Keeping DeGray Lake Beautiful is a Coordinating Partner of the Great Arkansas Cleanup, which takes place annually September through October. The event is the "nation's largest community improvement…

In order to purchase a hunting license in Arkansas anyone who was born after December 31, 1968, must complete Hunter Education. This is a 10-hour course that will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on…

The Ozark Folk Center Apprentice Show and Sale is Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the visitor center lobby. Admission to the show is free. Ozark Folk Center Traditional Craft…