Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…

Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center, you will discover what pioneer kids did to pass the time while the exploration and progress of their parents forged the…

Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…

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

Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…

The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things. Thanks to Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats, you can discover just how bright and colorful the world around you is. Join a park interpreter at…

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…

Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…

Join a park interpreter to take a hike and see if you can find everything on a scavenger hunt list. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you’ll spot! The park interpreter will provide the…

The natural world is filled with little details that we often overlook. Come by the park interpreter’s magnification station at the visitor center to use microscopes to get an up-close look at some…

Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about…

Some animal calls are very familiar while others are rather vague and when they all mix, it can be difficult to pick them out. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center…

Experience the sights and sounds of Bull Shoals-White River State Park as the sun sets. Join a park interpreter on a moderately difficult one-mile hike on the Lakeside Trail. Bring water and wear…

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…

Participate in "Town in Conflict" at Historic Washington State Park with your school group. Turn back the clock to the years of the war and see a town engulfed in a war that put brother against…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the elusive mountain lion. We will discuss some of its unique features and explore whether this magnificent and mysterious animal inhabits the state of Arkansas.…

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

Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.