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

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.

Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.

When it comes to fishing at Lake Ouachita State Park, practice makes perfect! Join a park interpreter to discover the diverse gamefish species found in Lake Ouachita while practicing your casting…

Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 1/5th-mile hike to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that live in Woolly Hollow State Park. Wear sturdy shoes…

Join the park interpreter for a leisurely walk to view some of Lake Frierson State Park's native wildflowers. Discover how important these flowers are to the park and learn how you can enjoy them for…

Spend a few hours paddling on Beaver Lake with a park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking and enjoy the spring scenery on the lake, weather permitting. All equipment is provided. Space is…

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

Spring is the time to see pink spring beauties, yellow creeping lady’s sorrel, and purple spiderwort. Join a park interpreter to search for these and other colorful splashes of spring during an easy…

Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…

Unleash your inner zoologist and immerse yourself in the amazing realm of toads and frogs with the park interpreters. Test your new knowledge as you differentiate our resident toads from frogs.

Campfires sit at the heart of camp outs literally and figuratively. If it weren't for them, where would we cook our s'mores, tell our stories, or simply grow closer to our family and friends? Join the…

There are many animals that live in Lake Fort Smith State Park. Stop by the visitor center Exhibit Room where Park Interpreter Mystina has a critter for you to meet up close!

Meet a park interpreter at the picnic area near the mine entrance to learn about one of the park's most useful minerals and see how many colors of jasper you can find! Regular admission to the diamond…

Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…

Have you ever lost a fish off your line because the hook slipped the knot? Tying a good knot helps all anglers to have the best fishing experience in Lake Ouachita. Come join a park interpreter to…

Are you as old as a tree? Join a park interpreter to discover how to tell the age of a tree and what happened during its life. You will also have the opportunity to create your own…

Queen Wilhelmina State Park is home to several unique species that can only be observed on Rich Mountain. Meet a park interpreter to learn more about these rare plants and animals!Program may be moved…

Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter outside the Lake Center to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling…

Join us to explore the anatomy of fish and the unique species found in Lake Frierson. Learn about where these fish live, how their features help them survive, and discover the diverse aquatic world…