Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at the Borden…

Water is powerful! From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center…

Bundle up and enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made…

Step into the nighttime world of owls on a guided owl prowl at Lake Chicot State Park! As twilight settles in, we’ll hike the Delta Woodlands Trail and listen closely for the mysterious sounds of…

Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: The S.S.S. Experience (Sunsets, S’mores, and Songs). Join a park interpreter outside the visitor…

"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter to discover the owls that live at Lake Poinsett State Park. Then, we'll take a short walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an answer!…

Nature is neat at night! Are you brave enough to venture out into the nighttime forest? Join a park interpreter for this unique night hike. We’ll listen to the night sounds, learn about nocturnal…

Ready to test your state park knowledge and enjoy campfire s'mores? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a night of trivia and s'mores. Bring your brain and your appetite for this exciting…

Experience a primitive camp, as well as some of the survival skills used by Arkansas pioneers. Watch a variety of demonstrations including muzzleloading rifles, tomahawk throwing and more!…

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…

Get ready to gobble up the fun and join us at Cane Creek State Park for an effort to shed some of that stuffing from Thanksgiving. Enjoy a 2.5-mile hike on our Delta View Trail. Bring water and wear…

Join a park interpreter at the base of the Little Missouri trailhead to learn about the hidden world of geocaching and get the chance to find a few of your own. The portion of the trail we will…

Start or add to your knowledge of surviving in the great outdoors. This weekend will be filled with survival skills workshops and bush craft such as map and compass, fire starting, shelter building,…

Still hungry after the holiday? Dutch oven outdoor cooking is not only delicious, but it is the perfect way to make fond memories while staying at Arkansas' only Resort State Park! Join a park…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile…

Each fall, millions of birds journey across Arkansas as they migrate along the Great Flyway. Why do they travel such incredible distances, and what challenges do they face along the way? Join a 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 a park interpreter on a 3/4-mile guided walk along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and…

Have you ever wanted to wander the woods of Mount Magazine? Join a park interpreter as you explore interesting sandstone structures, both natural and human-made, on the west end of Mount Magazine…

Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…