Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by…

Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter outside the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.

Put on your detective caps and figure out what the animals have been up to in Lake Ouachita State Park. Animal signs can be found all around us here in the park, and they tell us the stories of the…

Like us, American Indians from this area might have wanted protection from bad dreams. Join the park interpreter to learn the stories of the old ways and weave a dream catcher to help with your own…

Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts,…

Come to the museum and learn about how people lived in south Arkansas during the 1920s oil boom. Explore the Boomtown Street with the museum's curator, as you complete a scavenger hunt. See and learn…

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

The "healing" waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past as they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the…

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…

Butterfly or moth? What's the difference? Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to find out! Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own butterfly or moth.

How well do you know the special creatures and features of Lake Ouachita State Park? Meet a park interpreter to take the "creature challenge." We see how good you at are at identifying photos,…

"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. 

Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even…

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

Every living thing at Lake Ouachita State Park is connected! Join a park interpreter to discover the delicate balance of the food web, the role it plays at Lake Ouachita, and our role in protecting…

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in its refreshing water! We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful…

Lake Catherine State Park is home to many stunning wildflowers! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about the beautiful flowers that grow here.

Like us, American Indians from this area might have wanted protection from bad dreams. Join the park interpreter to learn the stories of the old ways and weave a dream catcher to help with your own…

Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour during the summer break from school. Join us as we tell Native American stories and make fun butterflies.

Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…