Join a park interpreter and start a family tradition on Opt Outside Day, a day that encourages people to spend Black Friday outdoors instead of shopping. We’ll enjoy being in nature with family and…

Join the thousands of people across the country that every year choose to avoid the holiday shopping and instead #OptOutside on Green Friday to hit the trails! Meet a park interpreter as we meander…

Throughout the spring and summer seasons, Arkansas' black bear populations have been eating everything they can find to prepare for hibernation in the winter months. Join a park interpreter to learn…

Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…

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…

Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past!…

The holidays can often be hectic and what you need is to slow down and relax. Join a park interpreter who will lead you on an easy, 1/2-mile hike through the forest. At the end of the hike, we’ll…

Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a great place to begin your birdwatching journey! Discover field guides and other methods of bird identification. A park interpreter will also provide tips for…

Before the days of baseball, a different type of game dominated the United States. Join Park Interpreter Megan to learn about the indigenous game of Chunkey and then play the game for yourself. Do you…

Come on out to Jacksonport State Park on Green Friday and avoid the shopping crowds! This is a perfect opportunity to walk off that Thanksgiving dinner and enjoy nature at the same time. We will walk…

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…

Water is powerful! From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center…

Bundle up and 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…

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…

Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: The S.S.S. Experience (Sunsets, S’mores, and Songs). Join a park interpreter outside the visitor…

"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter to discover the owls that live at Lake Poinsett State Park. Then, we'll take a short walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an answer!…

Nature is neat at night! Are you brave enough to venture out into the nighttime forest? Join a park interpreter for this unique night hike. We’ll listen to the night sounds, learn about nocturnal…

Ready to test your state park knowledge and enjoy campfire s'mores? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a night of trivia and s'mores. Bring your brain and your appetite for this exciting…

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…

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!…