Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place of the area’s earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and…

Bees serve a very important role at Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to explore how a hive works and why we should protect our bees!

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

What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on…

Fashion meets function! The snakes inhabiting Daisy State Park come in a variety of patterns. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn more about our local snakes while creating your…

Ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the natural setting. Join a…

Stop by the nature cabin to discover the wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or answer…

Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Arkansas is a natural fit for the sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park…

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.

Have you heard that baby snakes are more dangerous than adults? Or been told you're "blind as a bat?” Join a park interpreter to explore the truth behind common animal myths, including some you may…

How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.

Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!

Join a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will have pelts, skulls, and tracks and…

Buzz on over to the amphitheater to learn all about bees! We will explore the ways that bees interact and help our daily lives while making a fun candle using real beeswax! 

Lake Ouachita State Park provides remarkable habitat for migrating birds. Join us aboard our tour boat as we venture out to Bird Island. Here we are treated to a Lake Ouachita State Park sunset as we…

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…

"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to discover the owls living in DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Then, we’ll take a walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an…

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!

What is there to know about these tiny aerial acrobats? Meet a park interpreter and discover it yourself! Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. We will provide nets…

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…