Celebrate National Pollinator Week and learn about our native pollinators—some might even surprise you! Discover how pollinators help bring beauty to our landscapes and help our crops grow in a fun…

Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…

The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for this program designed to give visitors the…

Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet Park Interpreter Mystina to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are…

Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before removal, long before this area was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area near Dardanelle area…

Join Park Interpreter Mystina to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park.

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.

Summer Solstice Stained Glass Panel Workshop Taught by Dona Sawyer***Click here for more information or to Register ****Make a 10" by 7 1/2" stained glass Summer Solstice panel in your…

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…

Planting native plants is one of the best things you can do to support our pollinators. Come see these busy little animals in their native habitat as we take a short interpretive walk along our native…

Sometimes the best birding comes from pulling over on the side of the road in an area of prime habitat. Join a park interpreter for a carpool road trip down Shepherd Springs Road to bird from the…

Do you know what an edge habitat is? Join a park interpreter to find out as we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!

Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters. 

Have you ever wondered about creating a pollinator garden? Meet a park interpreter to find out how to get started!

Are you prepared for your hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Do you have the equipment and skills necessary for a fun and safe hike? Meet Park Interpreter Mystina to discover more…

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…

Bears, like all animals, have certain requirements that need to be met if they are to survive. Join Park Interpreter Kara for a fun game of playing bear and see if you could survive in the forest.

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the Dardanelle Area in the grassy area by the playground to play a game that will take you on…

Stop by the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, and enjoy this timeless Ozarks tradition from 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is free and on-lookers…

Join a park interpreter and learn about some of the mammals that make their home here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. You might find that they’re more like us than you think.