Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald…

Every year, monarch butterflies migrate through Arkansas in mid-October to return to their breeding grounds in Mexico. These lively bursts of color are always a delight to see on a hike or in your…

Lake Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that alligators play in their native…

Join a park interpreter in learning how to build a fire and how to assemble the perfect s'more. Then make a s'more while you listen to campfire stories and enjoy the company of other campers at the…

How do you find spiders in the dark? Join a park interpreter to learn secrets of how to sniff them out. For best results, please bring a flashlight for each person. Walking shoes and insect repellent…

Awaken your senses and ignite your spirit with Mississippi River State Park's campfire and coffee. Join a park interpreter for a cozy and invigorating retreat where the simplicity of nature meets the…

Join a park interpreter to discover the joy of birding. We will cover the basics of using binoculars and field guides, as well as provide some tips on what to look for. All ages welcome. Binoculars…

Here is your chance to get outdoors and experience Delta Heritage Trail State Park. Meet at the visitor center and then we will caravan in your personal vehicles a short way to the Lick Creek…

Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that…

Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals!

Guess what has lots of knees but no feet? Have you ever wondered about those huge, strange trees that look like giants from the Amazon rain forest? We’ll explore some of the fascinating…

Have you ever wondered what our resident reptiles like to eat or how we prepare their meals? Join the park interpreter for a behind-the-scenes look at feeding time as we explore the unique diets and…

Join a park interpreter for a peaceful 1-mile morning walk to spot and listen for birds along the trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.

Explore the park’s biking options with a discussion and Q&A session led by a park interpreter.

The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…

The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…

Enjoy stories, songs, and s’mores around the campfire with a park interpreter. Share river memories, nature facts, and classic songs. Bring a chair or blanket, mosquito repellent, and dress for the…

Ever hear a haunting hoot in the dark and wondered about the expert hunters that make those sounds? Join a park interpreter for a deeper look at the silent midnight raptors and listen for the sounds…

Time to wash those clothes! Scrub real clothing on a wash board and rinse in a wash tub. Wear sunscreen and play clothes. #ARSpringBreak

The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Cane Creek State Park is looking for volunteers to get outdoors for a morning of reducing litter on our…