As the sun goes down on Lake Dardanelle, the sky is lit up with beautiful colors glowing in the sky. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion as…

Settle in by scenic Lee Creek and let the birds come to you! Join a park interpreter for a peaceful birdwatching experience in the diverse Devils Racetrack terrain. Bring binoculars and a comfy chair.

The Arkansas River and Lake Dardanelle provide a spectacular setting for both wildlife and people to live in and enjoy. Volunteers are needed to clean our local waterways to keep them healthy. Join…

Do you enjoy taking pictures while exploring the natural world? Then join a park interpreter to wander on parts of the Fossil Flats Monument Trail to create some beautiful photos! Remember to wear…

Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join a park interpreter to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…

Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!

Insects and other invertebrates are very important but are often misunderstood. Join a park interpreter on a bug hunt around the visitor center as we discover their diversity and learn how we can help…

Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…

Find out where you can access the lake from within the park for your next fishing adventure and discover the common fish species in Beaver Lake. Children of all ages can see how well they can cast by…

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…

Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s…

A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle Trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures! Learn how they can tell us if the water…

Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of mountain biking safety and preparedness. Discover what gear to carry and how to handle common trail challenges. Whether you're new to the sport or need a…

Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park.

Lightning bugs or fireflies? Whatever you call them, these little insects have delighted people for generations with their glow. Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how they glow and why it's so…

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…

Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center for a free paddleboard test drive where you will have the opportunity to try one out for yourself. Each turn will last long enough…

Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded hike features some uneven…

When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…

Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore…