It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world, BATS! Join us this weekend for the 35th Annual Bat-O-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn…

At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile…

Join our park interpreters and spend the morning birding from inside a kayak. Learn the basics of kayaking and enjoy the spring scenery on the lake, weather permitting. All equipment is provided.…

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…

Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for this fun story time and craft designed for children under 5 to learn about and explore nature and the many creatures that…

Join a park interpreter to discover the life cycle of Cossatot River fish from egg to adult. Learn about common species in the river and leave with your own fish life cycle craft!

What do bats need to be happy in their habitat? Join a park interpreter to discover the answers as we hike the moderate 1.5-mile Devil’s Den Trail. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring insect…

We may not always know it, but there are tiny living things all around us. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to uncover the many insects, arachnids, and other tiny critters that secretly make Lake Fort…

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

While it’s great to immerse yourself in all the trees of Mount Magazine State Park, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping Springs trail serves as one…

Itchin’ to go fishin’? Join a park interpreter at the shoreline to practice your fishing skills and unearth the ecological importance of riparian zones. If you have your own fishing pole,…

Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! During this program, we will have a few artifacts found during…

When it comes to fishing at Lake Ouachita State Park, practice makes perfect! Join a park interpreter to discover the diverse gamefish species found in Lake Ouachita while practicing your casting…

Get outdoors and enjoy some of the best fishing in the Midwest. This weekend (Friday at Noon- Sunday at Midnight) Arkansas Fish and Game is offering "Free Fishing." Size and limits apply; stop in the…

Stop by the falls to get information and handouts all about the fish of Cossatot River and how you can enjoy Free Fishing Weekend 2025 at the park! This is a come and go station.

Join a park interpreter on a buggy scavenger hunt around Lake Frierson State Park. Discover where bugs hide, how they help the forest, and why they’re more awesome than you think! This hands-on…

Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while…

How well do you know the mammals that inhabit Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter and find out a few furry facts! 

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