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…

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

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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.

Humans aren’t the only ones that build. Discover how birds at Mount Magazine State Park are quite the builders! This program includes a fun hands-on activity that is best suited for ages 7-12.

Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for the first softball game of the season! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!

Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…

Fireflies light up our forests on summer nights, their lights serving as an intriguing form of communication. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn the secrets of these glowing beetles.…

Spring is a great time to go birding! Join a P\park interpreter for a casual bird hike. No matter what your level of experience, we welcome anyone interested in discovering how to identify birds. This…

Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center to learn how to get started! The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though…

Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!

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…