Fishing provides children opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish the pre-stocked lake and win prizes. This derby…

Fishing provides children opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish the pre-stocked pond and win prizes. Registration…

Don’t leave home without it! Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail and discover the must-haves to remain safe and have fun on trails. The Big Ben Trail is a moderately strenuous 0.5-mile…

Find out what fish are swimming in Lake Fort Smith! All ages can enjoy the free fishing weekend in Arkansas and Lake Fort Smith State Park without fishing licenses. Regulations for Arkansas waters…

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…

It’s Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend and no permits are required. Both kids and adults are welcome to join our park interpreters and spend the morning fishing along the banks of Beaver Lake in this…

Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike that loops around Lake Bennet. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about two hours. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring…

Join park staff to learn how American Victorians used watercolor painting to brighten up their homes. Participants will learn the basics of watercolor painting and leave with their own artwork. The…

Have you wished you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short information session followed by a walk around the visitor center. We will discuss…

Join a park interpreter for the basics on a great hobby and recreational opportunity: fishing! No experience or equipment necessary, but feel free to bring your own gear if you've got it. It's Free…

Come celebrate Great Outdoors Month at Lake Dardanelle State Park and engage in new outdoor adventures. We will host a new workshop each Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Registration for each includes all…

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…

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…

Enjoy an outdoor adventure with a walk in the woods. Join the park interpreter to discover the many things that call Logoly State Park home on this 1.25-mile guided walk. Tennis shoes or hiking boots…

Join a park interpreter to check out the free resources that Jacksonport State Park can offer you to enjoy Free Fishing Weekend! Whether you are experienced or just beginning in this fun and relaxing…

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 10-mile bike ride on an easy flat…

This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the world of cooking in Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare a simple stew and bread and learn how to use and care for Dutch ovens.…

Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet Park Interpreter Mystina at the marina dock. Binoculars and…

Meet a park interpreter at a picnic table close to the playground and learn how to cast and make sure your catch is ethical and legal with this fun, land-based activity. Backyard Bass is a great…

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