Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!

The common snapping turtle at Crowley’s Ridge State Park visitor center is very hungry! Join a park interpreter to find out more information about our turtle friend and help make his belly…

At Lake Frierson State Park, our favorite gardeners get to work in winter. Join the park interpreter for a 0.5-mile hike on the Dogwood Lane Trail and learn more about one of our favorite park…

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

Join the park superintendent in the visitor center Kids' Corner for toddler story time. Each Tuesday he will choose a fun nature story to share with kids.

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…

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,…

Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a hike to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you explore some of the natural wonders of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Meet at the Warren…

In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an…

Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the area. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to…

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…

Join Park Interpreter Mystina to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park.

Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle.

The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…

Stained Glass Tulip Panel Class Taught by Dona Sawyer*** Click Here for more information or to register. ***Total cost of class - $320 includes all materials and use of tools during class and…

These nature programs are designed for young children ages 2 - 5. Join members of the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists and a park interpreter for an hour of fun nature learning. Contact the visitor…

Do you know what an edge habitat is? Join a park interpreter to find out as we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!

Join a park interpreter at the Ozark Chinquapin Grove, located along the Caddo Bend Service Road, to explore our nursery of young trees being reintroduced to Lake Ouachita State Park. Learn about the…

Looking for an escape from your daily routine? Escape to Lake Fort Smith State Park and explore nature on a much deeper level by making connections to your natural surroundings. Meet at the service…

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,…