Herbal Apothecary WorkshopTaught by Linda Odom *** Click Here for more information or to register ***Explore the amazing world of herbs! In this class, you will be making a tincture, an herbal salve,…

Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and…

Show your appreciation for your state park on National Public Lands Day by volunteering for this Keep Arkansas Beautiful event! We’ll meet at the visitor center pavilion to organize and give away…

As part of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, help us protect and conserve our park’s resources! This National Public Lands Day, staff and volunteers will clean, repair, and/or paint a number of fences to…

Participate in the Great Arkansas Cleanup by helping us keep Arkansas clean! Bring your paper, cardboard, and plastic bottles for recycling.

Join fellow volunteers in preserving the natural beauty of Devil's Den State Park! Cleanup headquarters will be at the large pavilion, where volunteers can sign in, pick up supplies, and receive…

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by getting involved in the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Pinnacle Mountain State Park! Meet at the visitor center at 9:30 a.m. for an agenda and supplies. Check in with…

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park interprets a civilization that created art in many ways. One of those works of art is in the form of pottery. Join us as we learn the native way of creating…

Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by…

This workshop is designed to build upon basic principles of cast iron cooking to prepare a simple meal. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.

Do you enjoy puzzles and spending time in the outdoors? If so, join us to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics of geocaching and try your luck locating the geocaches hidden in…

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…

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

Discover how wind, water, and footsteps shape Lake Frierson State Park’s landscape. Through hands-on soil experiments and a short hike, learn how erosion happens and how we can protect the park’s…

Butterflies love the flowers here at Parkin Archeological State Park and we have a great kid's craft to honor them. Come make your own flapping butterfly! All materials will be provided.

Visit with a park interpreter to learn more about the wonderful world of frogs and toads. How are they the same, and what are their differences? Frogs help control the insect population and are a good…

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…

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…

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

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…