Hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail with a park interpreter to find all the items on this nature scavenger hunt! Learn Leave No Trace principles along the way. Make sure to bring water and wear…

Take a quick hike to one of the few caves of Mount Magazine State Park, Barn Cave. This small cave is a shelter with a story, and resides right beside Magazine Falls, which is beautiful even when you…

Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and…

Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 10-mile bike ride on an easy flat…

Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It has to do with a building project that required work around the clock for four years and…

Join a park interpreter 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…

Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…

Want to brush up on your fish ID skills? Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to play the Fish Name Game. We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our…

Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount…

Step into the wild with a park interpreter and learn about local mammals by seeing and feeling real pelts—an interactive experience that brings nature to your fingertips.

Unleash your inner zoologist and immerse yourself in the amazing realm of toads and frogs with a park interpreter! Take home your own handcrafted origami jumping frog as a memento of your exciting…

Did you know Arkansas was historically known as “The Bear State?” The story of Arkansas’ black bears is one of upheaval and resilience. Join a park interpreter to explore the history of black bears in…

Nature is full of beautiful colors, and with those come a web of lies and deceit! Join us in the visitor center to be put to the test as we look at the many ways wildlife use colors for camouflage and…

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

Mississippi River State Park is teeming with wildlife for us to observe. Join a park interpreter to see how many different types of critters we can spy hiding in the diverse forest of Crowley’s Ridge.…

This is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced kayakers alike to learn and sharpen their paddling skills. A park interpreter will guide you through the basics of kayak and safety…

Join a park interpreter for helpful hints about snakes you may meet on the trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous and non-venomous species and how to tell the difference, plus some tips…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Queue the theme music, we are playing JEOPARDY! See if you have what it takes to outwit your fellow competitors in this battle of the brains. Play as a team or an individual to find the questions to…

Far from just being a prop in the story of Sleeping Beauty, a spinning wheel was a common and useful piece of furniture in the homes of Territorial Arkansans. Join a park interpreter to learn how to…