Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.

Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…

Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All supplies provided.…

Ready to beat the summer heat at Lake Dunn? Join a park interpreter to talk about ways to stay safe (while having fun) in and around the water! This is a free, family-friendly event and no…

There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.

During this workshop you'll learn some of the basic techniques of sport fishing and discuss the different types of equipment and bait used for common game fish caught on Lake Greeson. Supplies and…

Get up close with the tiny world of insects! In this hands-on program, young naturalists will learn how to safely collect, observe, and preserve real insects found right here in the park. We’ll…

Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…

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…

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in its refreshing water! We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful…

Meet a park interpreter to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park. 

Lake Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that alligators play in their native…

Have you ever wondered why a hummingbird’s beak is different from a hawk’s? Discover how different birds’ beaks have adapted for their unique diets.

Join a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to explore the history of the parks first settlers and what life was like in the 1800s.

Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…

Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. Join a park interpreter to walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. Wear…

Join a park interpreter for Feathered Fliers Weekend as we embark on a guided hike along the 1/2-mile paved Kingfisher Trail. Learn about the role and vital importance of wetland ecosystems to our…

Can you correctly name the furs on our table? In this fun-filled game, try to be the first to name all the furs and learn about the animals they belong to with a park interpreter at Cane Creek State…

Join a park interpreter for helpful hints about snakes you may meet on the trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous and non-venomous species and how to tell the difference, plus some tips…

Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…