vJoin Withrow Springs State Park for the Great Arkansas Cleanup. This is a drop-in volunteer effort. You can stop by the visitor center any day during the three day period to get supplies and…

For many animals at Village Creek State Park, how good you are at the game of “Hide and Seek” could be the difference between life and death! Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to hike…

Cannons are an iconic part of the Civil War battlefield. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these explosive weapons of war, and go through the same drill soldiers would have learned in order…

Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded hike features some uneven…

What do you pack in your trail bag? How do you decide which trail is right for you? Join a park interpreter as we discuss how to prepare to trek the trails at Devil’s Den State Park and stick…

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…

Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age!  

Karst, Wolf Den, Sawtooth, and Timberjack Trails all have names with a connection to our natural resources and history. Join a park interpreter to learn more about their origins and get…

Play a lively game of wildflower bingo with a park interpreter! As we mark our cards, we’ll explore fascinating facts about the beautiful wildflowers that thrive right here at Devil’s Den State Park.

Meet a park interpreter to discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick,…

For the animals at Lake Frierson State Park, how skilled you are at the game of hide and seek can mean the difference between life and death. Join the park interpreter for…

Village Creek State Park is home to a world of hidden critters! Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center as we walk to creek to explore the biodiversity the park provides. Please wear…

Life at Mount Magazine State Park is equipped to survive what can be a challenging environment. Are you equipped to survive a quiz that tests your knowledge of Mount Magazine State Park’s resources?…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Come meet a…

Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…

Nearly 200 years ago, 660 Cherokee walked the Military Road that runs through Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Lake Austell boat ramp parking lot as we hike Military Road Trail…

Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…

Can you tell the difference between the tracks of a squirrel and an opossum? Become an outdoor wildlife detective and find out who has been walking around Lake Frierson State Park! Join a park…

Enjoy Lake Fort Smith's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls and sunset on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are…