Enjoy a fun-filled family day of horseshoes, egg toss, sack races, bike parade, and of course softball tournaments. It will be a July 4th celebration your family won’t soon forget! Contact the park…

Come celebrate Independence Day at Historic Washington State Park! There will be a variety of unique patriotic, family-friendly activities available such as: festive surrey rides, candle and weaving…

Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All…

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…

Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to…

Ultimate frisbee is a classic sport that mixes elements of soccer, basketball, and American football. Kick off the 4th of July with your park neighbors in this intense frisbee game.

The little things can lead you to big adventures at Lake Ouachita State Park! Join a park interpreter in a hunt for natural objects one inch or smaller in size as we hike along the 1-mile red loop of…

Bring the whole family out to the park and make some great memories this 4th of July. Park interpreters will have a host of games and activities lined up to help you enjoy your time at DeGray Lake…

Come one, come all! Join the Mount Nebo community for their annual 4th of July Bike Parade. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you have a bike or not. Bike decorations will be provided at the…

Travel back to 1832 for this live radio show featuring bumbling news anchors reporting from Washington, Arkansas Territory. Using real historical events as today's headlines, join…

Rise and shine! Join a park interpreter to enjoy the sunrise symphony taking place in Withrow Springs State Park. Learn more about why birds sing their songs and how to identify the birds responsible.…

Lace up and join in this basketball shoot-out challenge suitable for all ages! Age groups will be determined on site. Basketballs are provided. No registration necessary. Who will be crowned this…

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.…

Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center to learn how to get started! The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though…

These 2 groups of creatures are the most dangerous that you could encounter when hiking or biking at Hobbs. Discover more about these creatures and how to avoid them. A 15-minute program…

Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…

Join a park interpreter for an awesome paddleboarding outing! This is perfect for first time paddleboarders or if you want an amazing time on Lake Greeson! Bring a swimsuit and shoes that can get wet.…

Hear the Declaration of Independence read, as was commonly done in the 19th century, at the 1874 Courthouse. Afterwards, sign your own "John Hancock" to a copy of the Declaration that you may take…

Throughout time, water holds power at Lake Ouachita State Park! Discover the history and importance of Lake Ouachita and its powerful water by joining a park interpreter during this lakeside…