Join us to discover how snakes survive without legs! Learn about their amazing adaptations, then build your own custom snake designed for life in the wild. Fun, hands-on, and perfect for children ages…

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…

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…

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…

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

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

Who is the masked bandit? How is he able to get into your trash bins that you know you have sealed well? Does he live in Jackson County? Come find the answers to these and other questions about this…

Let gravity be your friend in this Plinko-style interactive program that helps you get-to-know the American black bears of Mount Magazine State Park! All ages will enjoy this program, especially…

Join the museum staff as we prepare for winter. Every homestead had a plan for the upcoming frost. Garden beds will be mulched. Brush removed and landscape prepared. Please wear sunscreen and bring…

Birding is an adventure that doesn't just take place on land! Join a park interpreter to get a unique view of the birds in the park as you kayak the still waters of Lake Dunn. Kayaks, paddles, and…