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…

Discover which bat species make their summer home in the park, and get the latest on White-Nose Syndrome—a deadly fungal disease that continues to ravage bat populations across North America.

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 for some splashing in the spring! Cool off while learning about the tiny organisms (macroinvertebrates) that call Withrow Springs State Park home. Learn about the role that…

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 for a short hike to Withrow Springs State Park's finest overlook. Along this 0.25-mile hike you will learn about the beautiful War Eagle River and the surrounding forest.

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 a park interpreter for some educational crafting! Learn about the role that snakes play in their local food webs and why they are necessary for the health of an ecosystem. Afterwards,…

Join a park interpreter as we discover what nature has to offer by enjoying a fun nature walk along the easy Lake Trail. 

Join a park interpreter to test your nature knowledge. Questions will range from Withrow Springs State Park history, animals, plants, and more. Think you got what it takes? Bring the family and some…

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…

Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join a park interpreter as we discover how bees have these same types of social identities and how they help the…

Join a park interpreter for a hike along the Devil’s Den Trail. Learn about the history of the park as we see historical home sites, CCC work, and natural formations on this 1.5-mile moderately…