Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’…

Enjoy listening to some morning bird songs as we wander along a short section of the Devil’s Racetrack.

Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…

Explore winter on a scavenger hunt along the 1-mile loop. Bundle up and enjoy seasonal surprises.

What's cooking at Cane Creek State Park? From a Dutch oven deep dish pizza to a "hobo" meal or maybe some biscuits dripping with butter, Trailside Table participants will be helping the park…

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

What do you know about the white-tailed deer? Discover how this amazing animal survives here in the park.

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…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake. Join us for…

Who needs a fancy birdfeeder when you can make one out of three simple materials? Learn all about watchable wildlife and make a birdfeeder to take home. Meet in the campground amphitheater.

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake during our lake…

Plants and animals have been adapting to their surroundings for ages. It seems only natural that people would look to nature for innovations to help us adapt and create. Meet park staff in the visitor…

When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the…

Embark on a 0.50-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail, where history and wild beauty collide.

Join a park interpreter for a gentle 1.5-mile hike along Devil’s Racetrack while playing nature bingo. Explore the winter landscape, spot plants and wildlife, and enjoy a fun, interactive way to…

Have you ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the park’s natural…

Lake Catherine State Park is home to an array of animals, ranging from fluffy mammals to slithering reptiles. Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover some of Lake Catherine State…

How well do you think you could identify objects found in nature by using only your sense of touch? It’s harder than you think!

Take the time to pay attention to your surroundings while using all your senses. Meet a park interpreter at the Spring trailhead in the Wonder House parking lot for a 1-mile-long sensory experience.…

Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts,…