Join park interpreters for a scenic kayak tour on Bull Shoals Lake as we spend time exploring the shoreline and hopefully spot some wildlife. All gear is provided. Wear clothing that can get wet…

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

Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!

Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to many turtles, both on land and in the water. Visit the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about the turtles that make this…

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

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Snakes share the trails with hikers at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter (and scaly friend) to discover the importance of snakes to the park. Become a snake detective and sleuth out…

Join a park interpreter at the Coachwhip trailhead and discover the unique network of trails here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Plan your path to adventure as we delve into the different routes,…

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

Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join the park superintendent and staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what…

Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…

Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…

Cossatot River State Park is home to many species of birds and mammals, but how do we know who has passed through? Stop by sandbar to learn about the differences in animal footprints, and how to…

Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live ones! 

Queue the theme music, we are playing JEOPARDY! See if you have what it takes to outwit your fellow competitors in this battle of the brains. Play as a team or an individual to find the questions to…

Campfires sit at the heart of camp outs literally and figuratively. If it weren't for them, where would we cook our s'mores, tell our stories, or simply grow closer to our family and friends? Join the…

Frogs are fascinating creatures, but life isn’t always easy for them. Join the park interpreter to learn about the remarkable life of these little green critters and the role they play at Logoly State…

There are many animals that live in Lake Fort Smith State Park. Stop by the visitor center Exhibit Room where Park Interpreter Mystina has a critter for you to meet up close!

All work and no play makes mules just as bored as it would people! Join museum staff to have some fun with the most agreeable mules around as we race wooden stick mules and celebrate these farm MVPs.

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…