Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…

Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike that loops around Lake Bennet. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about two hours. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring…

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…

Join a park interpreter to learn about using artificial lures to catch one of Petit Jean State Park's aquatic predators, the largemouth bass. We will learn how to set up your rod, select an…

Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore outdoors hiking and biking. Here is your chance to start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 6-mile bike ride on an…

Don’t let the mimics fool you. Join a park interpreter to learn which animal is the imposter.

Attention all "bird brains": This weekend was made for you! Bird watching hikes, bird trivia, raptor visits, and plenty of feathers will fly throughout the weekend. Join our interpretive staff to…

Rag Quilt Class Taught by Donna NicholsIn this class you will learn some basic sewing techniques and different types of fabrics used in sewing and quilting. This is a four-hour class for beginners and…

Meet a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring…

Did your garden grow more than you expected this year? Have you ever wished there was a way to enjoy those fruits and veggies all year long? Join park staff at Powhatan Historic…

Enjoy the sights, sounds, and scenery of Bull Shoals-White River State Park on a guided hike to the Big Bluff overlook. This hike will be moderately strenuous. Bring water and wear sturdy…

Art can make a lasting impact. Join the park interpreter to learn about the impact a local stained glass artist has had on Lake Frierson State Park. Then, get inspired by nature to create stained…

Thirsty on the River Corridor Trail? Take a break and stop by the Falls Day-Use area to chat with a park interpreter and enjoy a trailside treat!

No service at your campsite? No worries! Forgo the online map and learn how to use a compass with a park interpreter. We will discuss how to navigate using paper maps and brush up on basic compass…

Learn how to see the park in a new way. Bring your camera and join the park interpreter to take pictures of the beautiful things we see as we hike the Crane's Fly Trail and pick up some tips for…

Join us for Dragonfly Days, a hands-on nature experience celebrating the incredible migration of dragonflies across North America! Each year, thousands of dragonflies take to the skies in one of…

Join us for Feathered Flyers Weekend, as we use binoculars at the River View Center Overlook to identify the birds soaring around us over the Maumelle and Arkansas Rivers! You can bring your own…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Join a park interpreter for a hike down a small section of the Boy Scout Trail. This hike will lead us up along the canyon for a spectacular view of the Cedar Creek canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy…