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…

Nothing quite compares to the chance of meeting an owl or vulture up close and personal! So, bring the family and all your questions to learn more a about Arkansas' birds of prey as Lynn Sciumbato…

Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a hike to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you explore some of the natural wonders of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Meet at the Warren…

What is the difference between a wildflower and a weed? Join a park interpreter on this easy 0.5-mile hike as we discover the beautiful wildflowers along the Sinking Stream Trail. Meet at the Van…

The Morton Cellar offered local families safety during the heat of battle on December 7, 1862. Learn about their experiences where they hid 160 years ago. Meet at the Morton Hayfield Battle Overlook…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public…

Enjoy a leisurely 0.5-mile hike on the Sinking Stream Trail while we listen for the melodic call of the wood thrush. Learn the habits and biology of this unique bird while we enjoy an…

Discover the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how they relate to allowing everyone enjoy Mount Magazine State Park for years to come. All are welcome to this program, best suited…

Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet…

While exploring you may here a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil’s Den State Park. Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how to pick out some of the common…

Join a park interpreter to make some simple bird feeders you can take home for your feathered friends to enjoy. 

This hike treks on Signal Hill Loop, where guests will experience the highpoint, witness wild nature and wonderful history at Mount Magazine State Park, and see one of Arkansas’ finest views at…

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

Dr. Mitchell Pruitt, UA Professor and Director of Ozark Bird Conservancy—a new nonprofit research organization— joins us to talk about his ongoing research with owls in the Ozarks.

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…

Many things can be found in nature that are weird and unusual. Some even look alien! Join Park Interpreter Mystina to stretch your imagination to guess what these strange things are.

Enjoy a morning walk with a park interpreter along the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail. This is a moderate 2.2-mile walk. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water, insect…

Before or after your bike ride or hike, stop by a tabletop at the Karst Trail parking lot off Rambo Road and visit with a park interpreter about trail etiquette, outdoor safety, and Leave No Trace.…

Historic artifacts help illustrate the many stories of Prairie Grove Battlefield. Here’s your chance to get a first-hand look at items from the park’s collection so you can discover…

We may not always know it, but there are tiny living things all around us. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to uncover the many insects, arachnids, and other tiny critters that secretly make Lake Fort…