We invite you to join park staff as we do our part to keep Arkansas beautiful. This year we will be focusing on trash removal in the campground and day use area following our Halloween event. The…

Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe…

Do you like to draw animals, what about plants? Try to draw the flora and fauna found at Pinnacle Mountain State Park based on clues given by our park interpreter. All materials included. Suggested…

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…

Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…

Look at some mysterious objects found in the forest around Hobbs, see if you can identify them, then learn more about them. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you please.

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…

Pinnacle Mountain is home to a variety of bird species, including several elusive owls! Join a park interpreter to learn more about the lifestyles and habits of our owls here at the park! Celebrate…

Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn't have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the…

Learn the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by looking at their leaves. Create a fun leaf printing craft!

What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…

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…

Create your own colorful tie-dye t-shirt with a park interpreter. All supplies provided. Great for all ages. Please call (870) 295-4040 to sign up by Saturday at 9 a.m.

Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery and discover what makes up an owl’s meal.

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…

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 beginning…

How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…

In the spirit of Halloween, come on out to Pinnacle Mountain State Park to learn about some creepy crawlies. They are not ghouls and goblins, but rather centipedes, spiders, and much more! 

Discover nature’s colorful side! Meet a park interpreter to search for what colors can be found around Village Creek State Park. This program is great for kids of any age.

No two rides or hikes on Delta Heritage Trail are the same. Each season offers its own show. Join a park interpreter for a guided easy 1-mile hike lasting about 45-minutes on crushed gravel…