Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic Dutch oven cooking demo over the campfire. Perfect for sweethearts, friends, or families; all ages welcome. Dress warmly, bring chairs and your appetite!

Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling, and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your…

The roots of Queen Wilhelmina State Park’s history sink deep into the soil of Rich Mountain. Take an easy 1.5-mile hike on Lover’s Leap with a park interpreter and hear about the area’s history,…

There's no faster way to someone's heart than through their stomach! Celebrate this Valentine's Day outdoors by participating in this interpreter-led, hands-on group cooking activity. Whether you're…

Step into the nighttime world of owls during a special Great Backyard Bird Count Owl Prowl at Lake Chicot State Park, as twilight settles in we’ll hike the Delta Woodlands Trail, listening closely for…

You may know the animals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but can you identify them by their skulls alone? Each one holds clues about the creature it belonged to. Join a park interpreter for a fun and…

Enjoy a weekend of themed programming celebrating all things love at Petit Jean State Park. Please see our detailed programming for specific programs, locations and times.

Enrich your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. We will take the easy 1-mile…

Gather around the warm glow of the fire at the amphitheater for a time that blends mountain lore, timeless legends, and tales of love that echo through the ages. From the classic story of Petit Jean…

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing birding tour on the calm waters of Lake Chicot as we participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count. We’ll cruise along the shoreline to spot winter…

Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters. 

Embark on a 2.5-mile guided hike through Fossil Flats Trail, where the ancient past is etched into the landscape. As we traverse the exposed creek bed, you’ll encounter hundreds, if not thousands, of…

Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural wonders found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Fun and prizes for all ages.

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

There’s an unseen world teeming with life right beneath your feet! Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room, then head outside to gather moss and soil samples. Back indoors, learn how to prep slides…

Be sure to bring a camera and get ready to sharpen your nature photography skills while we wander down the easy, 0.50-mile Lake Trail.

Hobbs State Park 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, oxygen as well as other…

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a fun game of Arkansas Trivia. Put your knowledge to the test and compete with other teams for prizes!

Take a gentle guided walk along the CCC Overlook on Red Bluff Drive as we explore how the landscape inspires awe, reflection, and connection. This leisurely stroll highlights natural beauty, seasonal…

Join a park interpreter for a fun series of "Who am I?" riddles about critters and natural features found around Devil's Den State Park.