Girl Scouts are invited outdoors to discover the natural landscape and historical legacy of Louisiana Purchase State Park. Join us on a short hike on an elevated boardwalk into a swamp to a monument…

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning…

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

Drop by the Exploration Station to visit with a park interpreter, discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and feel their fur! 

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Join a park interpreter at the Mather Lodge breezeway to learn about Arkansas’ native chestnut trees. Once prevalent in Arkansas, these trees with their edible nuts have disappeared from the landscape…

Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Come meet a…

Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour…

Join a park interpreter to make a unique connection with the Woolly Cabin. After a brief tour of our historic home, we will use watercolor to become "Park-cassos" and capture the scenery of this home.…

Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!

Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them for…

Join a park interpreter for a hike down a small section of the Boy Scout Trail. This hike will lead us up along the canyon for a spectacular view of the Cedar Creek canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy…

Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…

Enjoy Lake Fort Smith's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls and sunset on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are…

Join us for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend as we embark on our annual guided hike along the 2.4-mile Coachwhip Trail while learning about the plants and animals who call this area home. Be sure…

Join a park interpreter to learn about Dutch oven outdoor cooking. This event is only open to Girl Scouts and their families and registration is required. Please call the visitor center to register…

Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers ages 50 and up who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but all ages are…

Frogs and toads lead a double life. They begin as aquatic tadpoles and polliwogs living and breathing underwater, and then transform into land-dwelling insect-eating machines throughout Mississippi…

Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…

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