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…

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…

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…

Join a park interpreter for a guided 3-mile hike on the Base Trail to explore and admire the fall foliage! The hike will emphasize both the science of leaf color change and the ecological importance…

Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. We will meet at the…

While more and more bat habitat disappears every year in Arkansas, we can provide the perfect roosting spot for many of our mosquito-eating friends. Join the park interpreter to learn what…

Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer view of birds and wildlife you may not have had before, all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a…

Join Master Naturalists and other volunteers to help work on the native plant garden beds in the park! Remember to bring your gardening gloves and tools.

Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a special fall foliage hike on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers…

Join a park interpreter at the marina to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo.…

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…

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

Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…

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…

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…

Start your morning with a cup of coffee and a campfire as we explore the stories that shaped Devil’s Den State Park. Join a park interpreter in the quiet magic of an Ozark morning to hear about the…

What's that flying in the evening sky? Is it a bird? Is it a bug? No, it's a bat! Did you know that bats are an ancient species going back an approximately 50-60 million years. Today, there are over…

Let’s take action against littering by cleaning one of your Arkansas State Parks. The Plum Bayou Mounds site has been used by mankind for over 1,300 years. Over that time period this land has seen a…

*Due to forecasted inclement weather, this event will take place entirely inside the park's visitor center. Skit times will be 10:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:15 p.m.* Our most popular…

What are the main things we need to survive a night out in the woods? Learn these and different shelter types that will work in different situations. Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State…