Visit with a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful, but smelly striped skunks that call Arkansas home. What do they eat? How long do they live? Other than their odor, what makes them special?…

What’s a Girl Scouts camping trip without a campfire? From making s’mores to sharing campfire stories, sitting around a campfire can spark lifelong memories. Join a park interpreter to learn…

"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter to discover the owls that live at Lake Poinsett State Park. Then, we'll take a short walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an answer!…

In the dark skies of Village Creek State Park, you find eternal guides. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear stories about the guides in the sky, lessons these guides have taught…

Discover the hidden wonders of Lake Frierson State Park at your own pace with a self-led scavenger hunt! Use fun clues to uncover how plants, animals, and the environment work together to create a…

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…

Names hold power! Join a park interpreter as we hike the Big Ben Trail to learn about the history of Village Creek State Park, the power behind the name “Ben,” and the power your name can have here…

The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join a park interpreter to learn about "stewardship" and…

Throughout time, water has had a big impact on Village Creek State Park! From shaping the landscape long ago to shaping the activities we enjoy here today, water has the power to shape life at Village…

You need every color to make a rainbow, just as every species is essential to Village Creek State Park's ecosystem. Join a park interpreter on a journey to find colorful connections along the…

Come make a beaded keychain and hear about our tiny bead that tells a BIG story! #GSLoveStateParks

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…

Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine built an entire industry in the past…

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…

Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter to learn about common animal adaptations and how they are used. Stick…

Looking for a unique summer evening adventure by the lake? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful kayak tour around Lake Dunn where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village Creek…

Don’t leave home without it! Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail and discover the must-haves to remain safe and have fun on trails. The Big Ben Trail is a moderately…

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…

Did you know that a mighty big legend has left footprints on the history of Crowley's Ridge? It's true! Before the Boggy Creek Monster of western Arkansas, there was the Wild Man of Crowley's Ridge.…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a take-home paper flower memento. This program is fun for the whole family.