Trees line the long path of Delta Heritage Trail State Park and have a story to tell. Here is your chance hear this story of how people used them in the past. Meet at the visitor center to join a park…

Life at Mount Magazine State Park is equipped to survive what can be a challenging environment. Are you equipped to survive a quiz that tests your knowledge of Mount Magazine State Park’s resources?…

Join a park interpreter near the playground at the West Summit area to learn about the different mammals that call Pinnacle Mountain State Park their home. You'll also discover their roles in the…

Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Come meet a…

When the area known as Petit Jean State Park was set aside as a public land in 1923, it set precedent for the establishment of state parks in Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter at the Seven…

Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!

Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…

Over 200 years ago, 660 Cherokee walked the Military Road that runs through Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Lake Austell boat ramp parking lot as we hike Military Road Trail…

Can you tell the difference between the tracks of a squirrel and an opossum? Become an outdoor wildlife detective and find out who has been walking around Lake Frierson State Park! Join a park…

Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…

Enjoy Lake Fort Smith's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls and sunset on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are…

Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home.…

When we hike into the darkness, the powers of animals come into the light. Grab your flashlights and join the park interpreter for a night hike along the 0.5-mile Dogwood Lane Trail. Enjoy some games…

Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers ages 50 and up who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but all ages are…

The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Cane Creek State Park is looking for volunteers to get outdoors for a morning of reducing litter on our…

Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…

Today we will have skulls from members of different classes of animals for you to compare and contrast. A park interpreter is available to help you discover what class of animal the various skulls…

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

Join a park interpreter to learn a crafty way to recycle paper! Together we will learn how to create beads that can be used for a variety of crafts, such as garlands or jewelry, out of used paper. All…

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