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…

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…

The Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, creating opportunities for you and providing habitat to many wildlife. Caring for our water resource is a challenge for each of us, but through…

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…

Sometimes the best birding comes from pulling over on the side of the road in an area of prime habitat. Join a park interpreter for a carpool road trip down Shepherd Springs Road to bird from the…

Join Park Interpreter Mystina to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you try to guess what some of the natural things are found in Lake Fort Smith State Park.

Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet Park Interpreter Mystina to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are…

Join a park interpreter for a walking tour to see the many different structures that the Civilian Conservation Corps built in the 1930s and 1940s that are still around today. We'll start at the…

Did you know some of the animals seen in Disney's animated movies can be found at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to find out which of your favorite Disney animals live here…

Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…

Discover all about the food chain at Devil’s Den State Park with a park interpreter as we play the game “Into the Forest.” 

Did you know that the Monument Trails can also be used for hiking? But which one should you pick for an adventure? Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family,…

Soldiers’ written observations and drawings provide historians with first-hand descriptions of what the landscape, people, and community looked like in 1862. Today, we will use our senses to describe…

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…

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.…

Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…

Explore a few different habitats with a park interpreter as we hike along the southern terminus of the moderate 2.2-mile (total) Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail. We recommend wearing comfortable…

Day hiking and backpacking are great ways to enjoy the natural beauty of Hobbs State Park, including on our Monument Trails. Did you know the Karst Loop camping area has 6 primitive campsites…

Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters. 

Ever wonder how trees can grow in different places? Joina park interpreter to learn the many ways tree seeds are moved throughout the park.