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…

Lake Dardanelle’s fishery is healthy and diverse. We’ll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center…

A big web of energy connects plants and animals at Mount Magazine State Park, and all that energy comes from one particular star—the sun! Join a park interpreter and uncover the sun's story…

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…

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the Dardanelle Area in the grassy area by the playground to play a game that will take you on…

Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to learn about the ten essentials every…

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,…

Lake Dardanelle State Park boasts many spectacular sunsets. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take an easy sunset stroll along the shoreline of the lake and enjoy the iconic views of…

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…

What is camouflage and what is it for? Animals use it to survive in the wild by blending into their surroundings. Visit the park interpreter’s Look & Learn at the visitor center to learn about the…

Meet a park interpreter to discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick,…

How did early Arkansans survive without modern tools? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore the traditional tools and weapons used for hunting, fishing,…

Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Come meet a…

Learn about the wide variety of shapes and sizes of fish that live in Lake Dardanelle due to its health and diversity. After you discover the reasons for their shapes, you can create a fish of your…

Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…

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…

Children learn so much from exploring their surroundings. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for a nature-based paint project designed for children under 5…

Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers ages 50 and up who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but all ages are…

One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith 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…

Want to catch more fish? Want to know more about what fish eat and where they live? Meet a park interpreter to think like a fish and discover more about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith.