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…

Have you wished you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short information session followed by a walk around the visitor center. We will discuss…

Join a park interpreter for this easy, 3/4-mile guided walk along the Green Heron Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for nature watching!

There's more to the Monument trails at Devil's Den State Park than berms and switchbacks. Join a park interpreter to learn about the geology beneath your tires, the design behind the ride, and how you…

The difference between a great fishing experience and a sour fishing experience at Lake Catherine State Park may rely on your knowledge of knots. Join a park interpreter to discover how to make your…

In other parts of the world, eating insects is considered a delicacy! Today, a park interpreter will test your notion of who really eats bugs and who doesn’t. Are you brave enough to join the “I Ate A…

Looking for an escape from your daily routine? Escape to Lake Fort Smith State Park and explore nature on a much deeper level by making connections to your natural surroundings. Meet at the service…

Black bears were once so plentiful in Arkansas that our state was known as the Bear State. Join a park interpreter on this family-friendly 0.5-mile hike along Sinking Stream Trail to…

Itchin’ to go fishin’? Join a park interpreter at the shoreline to practice your fishing skills and unearth the ecological importance of riparian zones. If you have your own fishing pole,…

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

Leash up your friendly pup and join a park interpreter for an invigorating hike through the Monument Trail area, where breathtaking views await. This moderate 2-mile trek promises adventure, so be…

What is an owl pellet? Join a park interpreter outside the nature cabin to discover the answer and try to identify what an owl has eaten this time.

When it comes to fishing at Lake Ouachita State Park, practice makes perfect! Join a park interpreter to discover the diverse gamefish species found in Lake Ouachita while practicing your casting…

Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All supplies provided.…

Spend some time biking or hiking the Monument Trails at Hobbs State Park! We’ll have a fun photo op and trail information waiting for you at the Monument Trail parking area near the…

Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…

How well do you know the mammals that inhabit Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter and find out a few furry facts! 

Have you ever lost a fish off your line because the hook slipped the knot? Tying a good knot helps all anglers to have the best fishing experience in Lake Ouachita. Come join a park interpreter to…

There is a lot to explore at Crater of Diamonds State Park! Whether you are an entry level rock hound or are a wildflower wanderer, a nature journal can help you document your finds. Meet in the…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public…