Art can make a lasting impact. Join the park interpreter to learn about the impact a local stained glass artist has had on Lake Frierson State Park. Then, get inspired by nature to create stained…

Have you ever kayaked, or are you a complete beginner? No problem! Join a park interpreter for this hands-on kayak test drive! Learn the basics of paddling and then try it yourself. No previous…

Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!

Cooking around a campfire is an age-old activity that was part of day-to-day life throughout history. Today it is usually reserved for camping only. We are going to take a step back and explore the…

Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…

It's the perfect time to hit the TRAILS with the park interpreter at Lake Frierson State Park. Learn tips and tricks for hiking in the summer season and thank yourself the day after Thanksgiving with…

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…

Stroll into some intriguing history of early settlers on what is now Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from beautiful Cameron’s Bluff. This hike…

Get up close with the tiny world of insects! In this hands-on program, young naturalists will learn how to safely collect, observe, and preserve real insects found right here in the park. We’ll…

Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live ones! 

Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…

Meet Park Interpreter Mystina to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park. 

Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. Join a park interpreter to walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. Wear…

Become a nature detective and learn how to identify trees using leaves, bark, and other clues! We’ll use a simple dichotomous key to explore the park’s trails and uncover the secrets of local trees…

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…

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

One of the best ways to enjoy the lake at sunset is from inside a kayak. Whether it be paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks,…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing afternoon walk along the easy 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great animal habitat. Dress for the weather.

Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and…