"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…

Time to wash those clothes! Scrub real clothing on a wash board and rinse in a wash tub. Wear sunscreen and play clothes. #ARSpringBreak

Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…

Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered flyers. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have…

Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about the history of the Old Military Road Trail, which includes hiking along Arkansas’ most intact section of the Trail of Tears. This is a 1.5-mile moderate hike.…

So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…

Tin is a metal that has been used for millennia for all kinds of items from plates and cups to jewelry and toys. Join a park interpreter to see how people 200 years ago would have melted down metal…

Join a park interpreter and wander along the Bear Creek Lake Nature Trail to search out a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-mile in length. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring water, and…

Join the park interpreter on a fun-filled adventure to become a State Park Explorer! This interactive program is designed for kids ages 6–14 to explore what state parks are, learn how to stay safe,…

Cheer on your favorite turtle at Cane Creek State Park's first turtle races! Checkered flag and all during the month of July! The first race will occur on Independence Day at the visitor center.…

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…

Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…

Many myths and misconceptions surround our local wildlife. Are you really as blind as a bat? Do you take advice from a groundhog that predicts seasons? Do you still think that wart came from a frog or…

Can you name the Cane Creek State Park creature craniums correctly? Do you know how to identify animals by their skull? There are lots of wonderful and amazing creatures that call Arkansas home, and…

"Water" your plans on the river this summer? Join a park interpreter to learn how to keep the fun going by taking some simple steps to avoid common water hazards. 

Combine two of Lake Frierson State Park's most popular activities into one grand adventure! Join the park interpreter and cast your line out from a kayak to discover Arkansas sportfish species in…

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…

Lake Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that alligators play in their native…

Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour (weather permitting). Your guide will discuss kayaking basics, and you will get to experience Lake…