Arkansas residents and nonresidents may fish anywhere in Arkansas from noon Friday, June 6, until midnight Sunday night, June 8, 2025, without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply, including daily limits, slot limits, and length limits. For more information, visit
Cap off the fun of Free Fishing Weekend and find out why the catfish is one of Arkansas' most important fish! Together, we'll dive into the dirty details of the different types of large catfish in the waters at Pinnacle Mountain State Park and discover where the cats like to eat and where they swim
Sit back and relax on an evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Enjoy breath taking views of the sun setting behind the Ouachita Mountains, giving way to a starry night sky. Discover the history of the lake; discuss wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be
Gather around the fire for a hands-on cooking experience using a traditional Dutch oven. Participants will explore the history of cast iron cooking, learn basic techniques, and help prepare a tasty group recipe. It’s a fun and flavorful way to connect with nature, history, and each other.<br>
<p>Discover how wind, water, and footsteps shape Lake Frierson State Park’s landscape. Through hands-on soil experiments and a short hike, learn how erosion happens and how we can protect the park’s trails and shoreline for the future. Great for families and curious nature-lovers!</p><br><br>
As part of Devil's Den State Park's Bat-O-Rama, special guest Matthew Anderson, biologist with U.S. Forest Service, will talk about a special resource at Devil's Den State Park- bats! Learn what professionals like Matt are doing to protect bats of Arkansas, and what you too can do to help these
<p> Join a park interpreter to learn more about the
history that took place here, including the establishment of this state park,
and the interesting people that made history happen! A 15-minute program begins every half-hour. Come and go as you please. <br></p> <br><p></p>
Join a park interpreter to set off on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar Creek’s lower canyon, as well as woodland trails along clear streams. Please bring along some water, sturdy hiking shoes, and binoculars, if
To know Petit Jean State Park, you must know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter to hike down to the foot of Arkansas’ most iconic waterfall! The Cedar Falls Hike is 2-miles round trip, strenuous, and takes about 2 hours. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring along plenty of water. <br />
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<p>Have you ever seen bugs that light up in the night
and wondered how they’re able to do it? Join a park interpreter to learn more about these dancing nighttime beetles and how they
communicate with one another. Be sure to bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car. <br></p> <br>