As part of the nation wide effort to promote parks and hiking, we will have a short hike along Raymond Lake. This an easy, 3/8-mile trail. Enjoy views of the water as well as great birding…

Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's unique forest and lake scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Dressing in layers is…

Join a park interpreter as we step into the new year by exploring our public lands with a hike! This paved, ADA-accessible trail is appropriate for all ages, and offers stunning views of the Little…

Kick off the year with curiosity and adventure! This family-friendly hike invites explorers of all ages to discover the natural wonders of Petit Jean State Park—trees, tracks, and tales hidden along…

Join a park interpreter for this brief 1/2-mile guided hike on the Towering Pines Trail. Let's see what we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake, look for animal tracks, listen for birds, and…

Join a park interpreter for this brief 1/2-mile guided hike on the Towering Pines Trail. Let's see what we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake, look for animal tracks, listen for birds, and…

Join a park interpreter as we step into the new year by exploring our public lands with a hike! This paved, ADA-accessible trail is appropriate for all ages, and offers stunning views of the Little…

Meet Park Interpreter Ron for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk…

Kick off the new year alongside hikers in all 50 states with a First Day Hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Join a park interpreter for a relaxed 1.5-mile stroll along the Lover’s Leap Trail.…

Take a walk back into the past to reflect on the future. Join a park interpreter to celebrate the first day of 2026 with a guided tour of the historic townsite. The town of Davidsonville only served…

Meet a park interpreter at the Latta Barn for an introduction to America 250, and to learn about Arkansas' role in helping to build America.

Reflect and set intentions for the new year around a campfire. Write what you want to release and share in a calm gathering. Bring a chair or blanket. #FirstDayHikes

Deer, rabbits, squirrels and various winter birds are just a few of the animals that live in Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Meadowbrook trailhead near the amphitheater for…

What kind of stories will you create in 2026? Join a park interpreter for a reading of "Blue to the Rescue," a children's hiking story written by Wynne, Arkansas-native Amy Poindexter. During…

Step into the warmth of change with Devil's Den State Park Campfire Renewal: A transformative New Year Day experience designed to help you craft a vision for the upcoming year. Join a park interpreter…

Start 2026 off by journeying to 1815 with a park interpreter on an easy 0.5-mile First Day Hike. We will meet at the parking lot and then go out into a headwater swamp on a barrier free elevated…

End the day with a peaceful sunset hike along Storm Creek Lake. Learn about the landscape’s cultural and natural history. Dress for the weather and bring water and a flashlight. #FirstDayHikes

Join a park interpreter for a gentle 1-mile hike along the Lake Trail as we explore the winter habits of local wildlife. Learn to spot animal tracks, identify birds, and discover how creatures…

Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This…

Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…