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…

Learn all about the animal commonly associated with Thanksgiving: the turkey! Learn about this bird's habitat, diet, and behavior! Then, make a fun turkey-themed craft!

Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…

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…

Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting and sometimes just for style, but animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room…

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!…

Have you ever wondered what our resident reptiles like to eat or how we prepare their meals? Join the park interpreter for a behind-the-scenes look at feeding time as we explore the unique diets and…

Get outdoors instead of going to stores in celebration of Green Friday! Take a guided hike along the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail to get active after the holiday week. This hike is 0.8-mile, moderate with…

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…

The families who settled here long before the Civil War share many of the same values and traditions we hold today. Explore the similarities and differences between our ways of life on this guided…

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…

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…

Ever hear a haunting hoot in the dark and wondered about the expert hunters that make those sounds? Join a park interpreter for a deeper look at the silent midnight raptors and listen for the sounds…

Take time to enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds Camp Ouachita while creating a craft. At this program, you will learn the trees that are above us by looking at their leaves. Then, you 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,…

You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Meadowbrook Trail is home to many of these creatures. Join a park interpreter…

Get away from the fuss and flurry of the modern city and come to where holidays are about people and craftsmanship is done by hand. Shop the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village during the Ozark…

The diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to see unique wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while camping may be the most memorable part of your trip.…

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…

Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center…