Here is your chance to take part in Great Arkansas Cleanup and clean up the park and historical section of Arkansas City. This is the perfect opportunity for groups looking for a service program or…

Have you ever been outside and heard a weird noise? Have you ever been camping and heard something you couldn't explain? There are plenty of nocturnal animals in our park that make all sorts of…

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…

Do you know the rule of 3? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire starting skills, orienteering, 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…

Let gravity be your friend in this Plinko-style interactive program that helps you get-to-know the American black bears of Mount Magazine State Park! All ages will enjoy this program, especially…

Who is the masked bandit? How is he able to get into your trash bins that you know you have sealed well? Does he live in Jackson County? Come find the answers to these and other questions about this…

Bingo is for the birds! Join the park interpreter to see and hear some of the birds at Lake Frierson State Park in a feather-themed game. With a bit of luck, you’ll have all the right…

Join the museum staff as we prepare for winter. Every homestead had a plan for the upcoming frost. Garden beds will be mulched. Brush removed and landscape prepared. Please wear sunscreen and bring…

Join us at the Arkansas City trailhead as we explore the rich history of Delta Heritage Trail State Park's southern terminus in Arkansas City. From the trailhead, a park interpreter will lead an easy…

Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the area. Join a park interpreter to…

Birding is an adventure that doesn't just take place on land! Join a park interpreter to get a unique view of the birds in the park as you kayak the still waters of Lake Dunn. Kayaks, paddles, and…

It’s that time of year when the monarch butterflies are heading for their winter home in Mexico. Join us on the front porch to learn more about these incredible insects and make a monarch craft.…

Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join park staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life…

Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…

Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour…

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…

Imagine you are lost and stranded in the wilderness without food or gear. What will it take to survive? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of survival while making your own survival keychain…

Spiders are so different from us that sometimes they seem almost alien, but these unique creatures have a job to do at the park. Join the park interpreter to discover how they survive living life on a…

Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…