Enhance your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This hike is about 1/2-mile in…

The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to uncover…

Are you ready to explore? Bring your young children to the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources for the monthly “Tinkering for Tots” program. This activity is geared towards children ages 1-5. Through…

Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…

Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? What about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.

Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…

Join a park interpreter to explore Lake Ouachita in a new way. We will boat out to an island or shoreline in the lake and snorkel around the island shore to see what lies beneath the water's…

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

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…

No matches? No problem! Join a park interpreter for a live demonstration of primitive fire starting before enjoying several rounds of nature trivia and marshmallow roasting around the…

Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by…

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

Put on your detective caps and figure out what the animals have been up to in Lake Ouachita State Park. Animal signs can be found all around us here in the park, and they tell us the stories of the…

Come to the museum and learn about how people lived in south Arkansas during the 1920s oil boom. Explore the Boomtown Street with the museum's curator, as you complete a scavenger hunt. See and learn…

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

The "healing" waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past as they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the…

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…

Butterfly or moth? What's the difference? Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to find out! Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own butterfly or moth.

How well do you know the special creatures and features of Lake Ouachita State Park? Meet a park interpreter to take the "creature challenge." We see how good you at are at identifying photos,…

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