Wouldn’t it be great if your campout at Lake Dardanelle State Park could last forever? It might be fun, but the effects of a campout might be felt for years to come if you are not…

This tree was once a very important part of the Ozark forest, until it was almost wiped out by the chestnut blight. Find out more about this amazing tree and what folks are doing to save it. A…

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…

Compete with your fellow campers to see who is Champion of the Critters! Join Park Interpreter Andrea at the amphitheater for a game show-style trivia challenge to test your knowledge of…

Meet a park interpreter to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park. 

Summer in Arkansas can be an itchy time of year. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about common causes of itchiness, prevent future irritation,…

Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. Join a park interpreter to walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. Wear…

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 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…

Join Park Interpreter Andrea for a scenic wagon ride around the summit of Mount Nebo! This round-trip tour takes roughly 30 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy beautiful…

Oh no—this campsite is a disaster! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to uncover what went wrong and how to fix it. Learn how to protect parks and…

Enjoy Lake Fort Smith's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls and sunset on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are…

Join a park interpreter for an evening exploration into the mysterious world of owls that inhabit Devil's Den State Park year-round. We'll begin at the amphitheater discussing about these nocturnal…

Here at Mount Nebo State Park, we take our canine visitors very seriously. Meet a park interpreter on the back porch of the visitor center for an easy, 1-mile guided hike where we will explore the…

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing morning walk along the easy 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great animal habitat. Dress for the weather.

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!

Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and landscape. Meet at…

Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep…

Mount Nebo State Park’s springs, creeks, and ponds provide a perfect home for a variety of frogs and toads. However, frogs and toads are experts at camouflage and can be difficult to spot with…