About 50% of Northwest Arkansas is covered with forest and prescribed fire is a valuable management tool that benefits the forest and helps prevent wildfires. Join us to learn more about the benefits…

About 50% of Northwest Arkansas is covered with forest and prescribed fire is a valuable management tool that benefits the forest and helps prevent wildfires. Join us to learn more about the benefits…

Pack a lunch and come explore the Shaddox Hollow Trail for Spring Break. Learn more about the history and nature of this beautiful 1.5-mile trail. See ancient fossils, a disappearing stream,…

Hobbs is dominated by forests made up of various tree species, including the now rare Ozark chinquapin. Learn about these TREE-mendous providers of food, shelter, and oxygen, as well as other…

The annual migration is just beginning which makes it a great time to learn about birdwatching. Visit the education pavilion to borrow a pair of binoculars and go birding on the ADA accessible Ozark…

Come meet some of the reptile and amphibian animal ambassadors that call the visitor center home. Learn more about their unique biology and why they were selected to become our animal ambassadors. A…

Salamanders are amazing amphibians with a story to tell! These adorable cold-blooded creatures have unique life cycles and abilities. Meet our resident salamanders and then take an easy half-mile hike…

Some bumpy, some jumpy and even a little slimy, these cold-blooded creatures play an important role in nature and give us clues to the health of our ecosystem. Interact with live toads, frogs and…

Come meet some of the reptile and amphibian animal ambassadors that call the visitor center home. Learn more about their unique biology and why they were selected to become our animal ambassadors. A…

Come meet some of the reptile and amphibian animal ambassadors that call the visitor center home. Learn more about their unique biology and why they were selected to become our animal ambassadors. A…

Here is a way you can give back to the park! Assist park interpreters as we clean up trash along War Eagle Road and remove dead vegetation from our pollinator garden areas at the visitor center.…

Join a park interpreter for our monthly hike for adults the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy outdoor recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the opportunity to…

What is the difference between a wildflower and a weed? Join a park interpreter on this easy 0.5-mile hike as we discover the beautiful wildflowers along the Sinking Stream Trail. Meet at the Van…

The choices you make when you are outside make a big difference. The Leave No Trace principles are important for all ages, but especially for girls and boys who are just beginning to experience…

It may seem challenging or even frustrating to ID birds at your feeder, but that’s part of the fun of watching them. Butch Tetzlaff of the Bluebird Shed will present a helpful program on bird…

These interesting nighttime birds fill the forest with their unique calls this time of year. Do you know the reason for their night song? Spend the morning reading a story, making a craft, and…

Day hiking and backpacking are great ways to enjoy the natural beauty of Hobbs State Park. Keeping your trip fun, safe and sustainable takes a little pre-planning. Up your hiking game and learn…

Enjoy a leisurely 0.5-mile hike on the Sinking Stream Trail while we listen for the melodic call of the wood thrush. Learn the habits and biology of this unique bird while we enjoy an afternoon taking…

Hobbs State Park is dominated by forests made up of various tree species, including the now rare Ozark chinquapin. Discover more about these TREE-mendous providers of food, shelter, and oxygen, as…

Spring is a great time to go birding! Join a P\park interpreter for a casual bird hike. No matter what your level of experience, we welcome anyone interested in discovering how to identify birds. This…