By learning basic knot tying skills, you can learn to set yourself up for a successful fishing trip. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to…

Turtles wear their life stories on their sleeve (and on their shell). Put your detective skills to the test and join the park interpreter and their shelled friend in exploring some of the stories…

Do you like crafting and want to try something new? Stop by Davidsonville Historic State Park and help park staff with a weaving project. We'll uncover the basics and learn about the types of looms,…

Join Park Interpreter Mystina to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you try to guess what some of the natural things are found in Lake Fort Smith State Park.

Want to brush up on your fish ID skills? Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to play the Fish Name Game. We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our…

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…

With over a 1,000 different species of bats on Earth, how do you know which bat is which? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn what features you need to look for when identifying a bat. 

You can cast away your worries and reel in the fun at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to test out your casting skills, see what is in Lake Frierson, and reel in fun opportunities…

Origami helps us unfold a sweet pollinator scene at Mount Magazine State Park! With the instruction of a park interpreter, guests will create a papery representation of the pollination process.…

Did you know that just by looking at the body of a turtle, it can tell you where it lives? Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle Side of the park in the pavilion to learn about some of the turtles…

Learn about some of the night creatures that soar over Devil’s Den State Park with a park interpreter.

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…

Jackson County is home to many species of snakes but not all of them are dangerous to humans. In fact, many are helpful! Join a park interpreter to learn how to tell the difference between venomous…

There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle home. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about. After looking through…

Join Assistant Superintendent Tim Scott to learn all about the history of mountain biking in Devil's Den State Park as well as more about our beautiful Monument Trails. 

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…

Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate…

Bald eagles are incredible not only for their beauty and speed but for their size as well. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the park to learn about the bald eagles that call Lake…

When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the…

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…