Are you an early bird? The Benefield Trail has an overlook that is built for the early birds that enjoy a grand sunrise over Mount Magazine State Park! Head lamps or flashlights, season-appropriate…

Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of these…

Birding is a fun, easy, and accessible activity that anyone can enjoy. All you need to get started are the three B's - binoculars, a bird book, and birds! Join a park interpreter at the picnic tables…

The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these…

Join the fun every Wednesday at Jacksonport State Park! Each hike begins at the Tunstall Riverwalk Trailhead. Just look for the white state park van. Park interpreters will be ready with a…

Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer view of birds and wildlife you may not have had before, all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a…

Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join a park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own…

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…

Meet a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring…

Devil’s Den State Park is home to many different kinds of birds from Carolina wrens to red-bellied woodpeckers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for birds in the park. Please…

How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…

Join a park interpreter for an evening exploration into the mysterious world of owls that inhabit Devil's Den State Park year-round. We'll begin at the amphitheater discussing about these nocturnal…

It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…

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

Hike along this easy 0.5-mile trail and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the forest before the heat of the day. This guided hike will encourage you to slow down and truly experience the forest.…

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…

Join the fun every Wednesday at Jacksonport State Park! Each hike begins at the Tunstall Riverwalk Trailhead. Just look for the white state park van. Park interpreters will be ready with a…

While exploring you may hear a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil's Den State Park. Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick out some of the common…

Settle in by scenic Lee Creek and let the birds come to you! Join a park interpreter for a peaceful birdwatching experience in the diverse Devils Racetrack terrain. Bring binoculars and a comfy chair.

Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After…