Come celebrate National S'mores Day (a day early, but worth it!). Enjoy this campsite favorite with the staff of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Do you prefer traditional style or modern twist, perfectly…

Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures, including animal architects. Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the…

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…

One of the many wild animals that makes Devil’s Den State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter to discover…

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

Oh no—this campsite is a disaster! Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to uncover what went wrong and how to fix it. Learn how to protect…

With a park interpreter as your guide, trek along this beautiful, wooded trail that reveals some Arkansas’ best scenery and Mount Magazine State Park’s unique story. Seasonally appropriate attire,…

Learning not to use our eyes and rely on our other senses is difficult for some. It can be a very rewarding experience if we give it a chance. Join the park interpreter at the amphitheater and…

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…

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…

Explore Monument Trails with a park interpreter on a 2-mile journey through forest and stone. This moderate hike invites discovery at every turn—just don’t forget your sturdy footwear and plenty of…

Celebrate National S’mores Day at Lake Dardanelle State Park—without the heat of a campfire! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover how solar ovens…

Be prepared to spark your next adventure! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill using materials…

Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them for…

A few times a year, meteor showers grace our night skies with spectacular light shows. Stargaze with a park interpreter as you watch for meteors from the Perseids Meteor Shower, which peaks tonight…

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…

In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an…

What do you pack in your trail bag? How do you decide which trail is right for you? Join a park interpreter as we discuss how to prepare to trek the trails at Devil’s Den State Park and stick…

Ready for a sensory challenge? Team up with a park interpreter and test your ability to recognize natural objects using only the sense of touch. It’s trickier than you’d expect—but that’s all part of…

Play a lively game of wildflower bingo with a park interpreter! As we mark our cards, we’ll explore fascinating facts about the beautiful wildflowers that thrive right here at Devil’s Den State Park.