When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park superintendent for an exciting nighttime hike focusing on the history of bats at the park. This guided hike along the Daisy…

Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…

Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a one-hour guided bicycle ride on the roads of Lake Catherine State Park. We will meet at the administration office to begin this scenic adventure. Please bring your…

The Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place for the first settlers on Rich Mountain. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to hear about life for settlers in the 1860s and the history of the…

Woodpeckers can be found all over the park in several different shapes and colors. Learn how to spot evidence of woodpecker activity and discover these strange and fascinating birds on this easy hike.…

Worms are some of nature’s best recyclers. Join the park interpreter to meet the park’s squirmy cleanup crew and find out how they can help you, too.

Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita! Bring a warm drink as a park interpreter will serve as your guide while you admire the scenery, wildlife, and stories of Lake Ouachita.…

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

Woodpeckers scatter the forest here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these birds and go on a search for a few. We will walk 1/2-mile…

For many, the very word just makes their skin crawl. For others, snakes are wild wonders of the reptile world. Regardless of which camp you gravitate towards, chances are good that you might…

Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…

Hop on into the spring while discovering how bullfrogs hunt their food. This program will last about 30 minutes and is in the nature cabin. Come ready to hop along and see if you can make it as 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…

Do you know the difference between a sweet gum and an oak? Join the park interpreter for an easy walk around the visitor center area and learn how to identify some of the most common trees at Logoly…

Birds eat various things, from worms to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder for you to take home…

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

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

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,…

Join a park interpreter at the Ozark Chinquapin Grove, located along the Caddo Bend Service Road, to explore our nursery of young trees being reintroduced to Lake Ouachita State Park. Learn about the…

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,…