T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike

So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved, one-mile hike. Sturdy shoes, water, sun protection, and insect repellant are recommended. Program is

Grab Bag Adventures

What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun interactive game of putting your hand in a bag blindly to see if you can guess what item from the park is

Fly Fishing 101

Think fly fishing can only be done in world-class trout rivers? Think again! Fly fishing can be done anywhere that conventional tackle is used, but with special considerations for certain types of bodies of water. Starting on lakes is a great introduction to this wonderful sport. Learn the basic

Monarch Migration Station

How do monarchs manage to migrate over 3,000 miles? What challenges do they face on their journey? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to learn about the challenges monarchs face through an interactive game and find out what the park is doing to help!

Fire Building 101

What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to tell!

Animal Signs Hike

Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter to explore the hiking trail for signs of animals at the park. What cool things might we see? Wear

Picture This: Smartphone Photography

Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple editing tricks to make your photos shine.

UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike

Strange things lurk in the Ouachita National Forest, and not everything is easily explained. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail as we investigate mysterious forest finds, examine the clues, and try to identify the unknown. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring plenty of water

Animal Mythbusters

Can you really catch warts from a toad? Join a park interpreter to “bust” the myths and misconceptions about certain animals that we may have heard all our lives.

Dragonfly Flyby

What is there to know about these tiny aerial acrobats? Meet a park interpreter and discover it yourself! Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. We will provide nets for an interactive hands-on activity to catch these oddities.

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