Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to play a game that will take you on a journey through the…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike.

Mountain biking has a rich history, with its early roots dating back to the late 19th century in Ft Missoula, Montana, and evolving into a thriving contemporary scene. Join Assistant Superintendent…

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…

The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these…

Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate…

Look at some mysterious objects found in the forest around Hobbs, see if you can identify them, then learn more about them. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you please.

Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to variety of wildlife, but do you ever wonder just what there is out there in the river? Are there snakes, is that a snapping turtle? Join a park interpreter in the…

Which bird eats what? Join a park interpreter for a fun activity while discovering how different birds use their special adaptations to eat certain foods.

Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the area. Join a park interpreter to…

Lake Dardanelle State Park has a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of life. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area near the Dardanelle area playground to race through this life-sized…

Black bears were once so plentiful in Arkansas that our state was known as the Bear State. Join a park interpreter on this family-friendly 0.5-mile hike along Sinking Stream Trail to…

Remember when you used to go craw-daddin’? Meet a park interpreter to take a short walk to the water of Lee Creek to see what tiny, aquatic living things live under the rocks in the water. Please…

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…

Learn about the wide variety of shapes and sizes of fish that live in Lake Dardanelle due to its health and diversity. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room and create a fish of…

This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join the assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…

Join our park interpreters and spend the morning exploring beautiful Beaver Lake while learning the basics of kayaking. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to the launch site. All equipment is…

Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…

Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to explore some of the players in this vital…