Embark on an engaging journey through time with a park interpreter as we discover the fascinating stories behind out Monument Trail names that connect back to Devil's Den State Park's rich history.…

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

Come to the museum and make a difference! Volunteer for the Great Arkansas Cleanup and help keep your Arkansas State Park spotless. Participate in a trash pickup as you walk around the park on your…

Although the dark may seem kind of scary to some people, there are many animals that depend on the cover of night for survival. Learn how the animals of Logoly State Park use their senses to get…

Sometimes small fossils of ancient creatures can be found in the rocks along the White River here at Jacksonport State Park, and they are protected. Meet a park interpreter today and make a fish…

Join members of the local community and Lake Poinsett State Park staff to help keep Arkansas Beautiful a little at a time! Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter near the park entrance and along…

Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…

Buzz on over to the amphitheater to learn all about bees! We will explore the ways that bees interact and help our daily lives and how they help Daisy State Park. Everyone will get to make their own…

As autumn continues and the nights become dark just a bit earlier, raccoon sightings may become more commonplace. These mischievous little mammals are some of nature's most adaptable thieves of the…

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…

Meet a park interpreter to discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick,…

Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…

Join a park interpreter at the Mather Lodge breezeway to learn about Arkansas’ native chestnut trees. Once prevalent in Arkansas, these trees with their edible nuts have disappeared from the landscape…

Learn all about Lake Sylvia's bird buddies! See taxidermy examples of common bird species, then see if you can find them in the Day Use Area! 

Forgot your fishing pole? No problem! Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is a soda can, and we will show you the rest. Drinks can be…

Ready to try your hand at creating origami animals? Join a park interpreter to learn about the birds at Village Creek State Park that call this preserved habitat home. Afterwards, we will learn to…

This fall, retreat to the Ozarks for two days of spirited old-time stringband music and dance, handcrafted arts, and old-fashioned fun on October 10 & 11, 2025 at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in…

Join us at Devil's Den State Park to celebrate the fall season like it's the 1930s! Much like the families that lived during the Great Depression, the era that our park was built by the Civilian…

Be prepared to spark your next adventure! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill…

It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will…