Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park!

Transform your outdoor cooking experience with a Dutch oven! Join park interpreters for this one-day Dutch Oven Workshop at Cossatot River State Park. You’ll leave with skills on how to season and…

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…

Join a park interpreter for this relaxing walk through the forest of Lake Poinsett State Park. Along the way, take in the beautiful colors and sounds of fall. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots…

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

Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even…

Join a park interpreter and learn the basics of using our state cooking vessel as we try four different recipes. Fee includes instruction, lunch and a Dutch oven cooking guidebook. This…

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,…

Join a park interpreter to create your very own observations book! Connect with nature through this crafty, 30-minute program along the 1/2-mile Arkansas Arboretum Trail. Bring sturdy shoes, water,…

Learn about nature and see a new perspective on our nature scavenger hunt! Join a park interpreter for a guided 3/4-mile hike to complete this outdoor scavenger hunt. Please wear good shoes…

Have you ever wanted to wander the woods of Mount Magazine? Join a park interpreter as you explore interesting sandstone structures, both natural and human-made, on the west end of Mount Magazine…

Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the Old Visitor Center trailhead, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower…

Meet a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring…

Having trouble getting your campfire started? Join a park interpreter to learn fire-building techniques and how to make your own fire starter from materials around your home. We promise this…

Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…

The white-tailed deer is just one of the fascinating animals that call Hobbs State Park home. It’s time for the rut and now is the perfect time to learn more about these majestic…

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…

Here is your chance to get outdoors and experience autumn in the Delta on a guided kayak tour led by a park interpreter on Kate Adams Lake. Join us as we explore the natural world and rich cultural…

Be prepared to spark your next adventure! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill…

How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…