Step into the New Year on the right foot with time outdoors and start America’s 250th adorned in red, white and blue with a 2.5-mile stroll on one of The Natural State’s scenic state park trails.…

Start 2026 on a high point! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas, and gain a strong sense of home and habitat. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy…

Join a park interpreter for a scenic hike on our Rim Trail and 3C's Trail. This easy/moderate hike will be roughly 3 miles and offers visitors the opportunity to witness breathtaking views and explore…

Step back in time on the Rock House Cave Trail, where ancient markings tell stories of people long ago. Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave parking area for this guided 45-minute guided…

You can enjoy special moments, both big and small, with Arkansas State Parks this new year. Join the park interpreter and others across the nation for a BIG moment that is First Day Hikes and train…

Start the New Year off right with a hike along the Whitewater Creek Trail to the Ozark Folk Center from the historic Stone Amphitheater in Mountain View, Arkansas! #FirstDayHikes    This…

Join a park interpreter at Hindman Hall for a 1-mile, guided, family-friendly hike around the beautiful grounds of Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Enjoy the natural world and learn about…

Everyone can start the New Year off right with a hike at Hobbs State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn more about what animals do to survive the winter as we take a leisurely hike along this…

Start your new year surrounded by the beautiful and historic scenery of Jacksonport State Park. Join a park interpreter as we “step back in time” along the ¾-mile trail. Along the way, we will learn a…

Start your new year right by joining the park interpreter for a hike at Logoly State Park. Explore the natural beauty of the Gulf Coastal Plain through the resources protected by the park and discover…

Why does this trail have a name? Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover to the stories…

Take a walk back into the past to reflect on the future. Join a park interpreter to celebrate the first day of 2026 with a guided tour of the historic townsite. The town of Davidsonville only served…

Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's unique forest and lake scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Dressing in layers is…

As part of the nation wide effort to promote parks and hiking, we will have a short hike along Raymond Lake. This an easy, 3/8-mile trail. Enjoy views of the water as well as great birding…

Join a park interpreter for this brief 1/2-mile guided hike on the Towering Pines Trail. Let's see what we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake, look for animal tracks, listen for birds, and…

Join a park interpreter as we step into the new year by exploring our public lands with a hike! This paved, ADA-accessible trail is appropriate for all ages, and offers stunning views of the Little…

Kick off the year with curiosity and adventure! This family-friendly hike invites explorers of all ages to discover the natural wonders of Petit Jean State Park—trees, tracks, and tales hidden along…

Kick off the new year alongside hikers in all 50 states with a First Day Hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Join a park interpreter for a relaxed 1.5-mile stroll along the Lover’s Leap Trail.…

Join a park interpreter as we step into the new year by exploring our public lands with a hike! This paved, ADA-accessible trail is appropriate for all ages, and offers stunning views of the Little…

Deer, rabbits, squirrels and various winter birds are just a few of the animals that live in Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Meadowbrook trailhead near the amphitheater for…