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…

What are American black bears doing this time of year? Stop by to investigate the life of a black bear with a park interpreter and learn how you can be bear aware. This is a come-and-go station.

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

Join a park interpreter for a big, 5-mile hike on Mount Magazine! Hiking in some of the same steps of people dating as far back as the 1800s, participants will experience the pure mountain…

Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the swim beach to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.

What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…

It’s one of the best seasons in the Ozarks with the comfortable weather and beautiful tree foliage, but what exactly is fall or autumn, and why does it occur? How do leaves change color? Learn all…

With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.

Bats may be spooky, but they are also fascinating! Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room to learn about these night flyers while creating your very own pinecone bat to take home. 

These two groups of creatures are the most dangerous that you could encounter when hiking or biking at Hobbs State Park. Discover more about these creatures and how to avoid them. A…

Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…

It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…

Silently, swiftly and skillfully, owls fly over our heads at night. Have you ever wondered why owls are so different from other birds? Learn about the interesting adaptation of owls that help our…

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…

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

Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a creative introduction to snakes! Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas. Participants will have the opportunity to see a speckled…

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

Join a park interpreter on the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be…