Forgot your fishing pole? No problem! Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is an empty soda can (or bottle), and we will show you…

Join a park interpreter for a look inside the fascinating houses and buildings at the Prairie Grove Battlefield. Meet at Hindman Hall.

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…

Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 6-mile bike ride on an easy flat…

Craft a lantern using real star patterns. Bring your own can or use one provided. This is a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the night sky while learning about constellations visible from Arkansas.

Every artifact tells a story. The artifacts found at this archeological site and the context in which they were found help archeologists better understand the lives of the Plum Bayou people. Together,…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

Meet at the Big Spring for an interesting look at one of our park’s most popular residents. You will learn some special adaptations that make the Great Blue Heron a great fisherman. Binoculars will be…

Bobcats, shrews and flying squirrels oh my! Mammals are an amazing group of animals that we are included in and they all have special adaptations to survive. Visit with a park interpreter to see what…

Think fly fishing can only be done in world-class trout rivers? Think again! Fly fishing can be done anywhere that conventional tackle is used, but with special considerations for certain types of…

Join a park interpreter to learn about Pickens Black, the man who rose from slavery to reshape agriculture in Northeast Arkansas. 

Lake Dardanelle State Park’s plentiful habitats provide a place for frogs to grow at all stages of their life cycle. Visit the park interpreter’s look & learn table at the visitor center to learn…

Join a park interpreter for a gentle walk around Lake Devil as we observe the birdlife. Learn to identify local species by sight and sound, discover interesting bird behaviors, and enjoy the beauty of…

Join a park interpreter for a guided afternoon kayaking tour on Lake Chicot. Paddle quietly along the shoreline as the lake settles into its calmest hours, offering excellent opportunities to…

Paddle Hornor Neck Lake with a park interpreter and explore the beauty of cypress trees. . Basic techniques covered. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required, call (870) 295-4040. Wear…

Join a park interpreter to connect with nature on the Arboretum Trail. We will use our senses to explore what makes Village Creek State Park Special, all while capturing our discoveries on paper. This…

Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Get your chance to use your investigative skills at Bull Shoals-White River State Park to determine what happened on a snowy day. The park interpreter will…

Join a park interpreter for a hike along the beach and learn about the history of White River Monster sightings while watching for items that may have been mistaken for this mythical monster in the…

Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…

Join a park interpreter to search for the amazing nocturnal raptor, the owl. This is a chance to hear or spot these stealthy flyers. The trail is rocky with uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes…