Many creatures call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Many of these amazing creatures are reptiles. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to discover some of the things that make reptiles unique.<br>
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Join a park interpreter for this hands-on experience to learn about nature and create a bookmark out of real snake skin that you can take home. Materials are provided.
<p>Classrooms look a little different today than
they did in the 1800s. Come, take a seat, and learn about school during
the 1800s in this 30-minute program. Meet at the one-room schoolhouse.<b></b></p> <br>
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The annual Clothesline Fair will take place over Labor Day weekend and features vendors selling and demonstrating handmade crafts, and local children competing in a square dancing competition. Non-profit organizations operate food and drink concessions.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them, and please wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The trail is about 1.5
Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park at the pavilion to learn about our silent hunters that come out when the sun goes down. We will talk about some of their unique features, including looking at an owl pellet, then we will practice our owl calls and see who is listening
Cheese and butter making have long been effective ways to preserve milk and for the families of tenant farmers and sharecroppers, selling cheese and butter to the local general store was a reliable method of earning more income. Join park staff to learn more about this survival skill turned fine art
Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birdwatching. Afterwards, put your new skills to the test on this short, 0.75-mile paved trail. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Bring water and insect repellant. Don't forget to bring your binoculars!
Plants and animals have been adapting to their surroundings for ages. It seems only natural that people would look to nature for innovations to help us adapt and create. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room we will explore some of the innovations we use that were inspired
Join Park Interpreter Mike in the nature cabin for an exploration of snakes that are native to Lake Catherine State Park. Learn about the diverse species of snakes that call Arkansas home and create a clay snake craft.