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…

Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for fishermen, both novice and expert. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way! Poles and bait will be…

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…

Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…

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

How much do you know about the Natural State? Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a fun game of Arkansas trivia. Put your knowledge to the test and compete for prizes!

While it’s great to immerse yourself in all the trees of Mount Magazine State Park, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping Springs trail serves as one…

Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…

Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join a park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own…

Join a park interpreter for a fun series of "Who am I?" riddles about critters and natural features found around Devil's Den State park. 

Do you like to read? Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to make a bookmark out of items found in nature.

Lake Dardanelle State Park has a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of life. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across form the visitor center to race through this life-sized tree…

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…

Today our interpretive staff will provide a special experience for homeschool groups. Students will experience Frontier Days as the 19th century pioneers would have experienced it. Programming will be…

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

Learn about the early settlement of the area in the 1820s and 1830s and hear about the beginning of the town of Washington. Take a tour of town and discover what some of the early settlers here…

Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…

Discover how raccoons survive in the park and what their role in the environment with a park interpreter. 

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

Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…