How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home. <br>
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Find out what fish are swimming in Lake Fort Smith! Enjoy the free fishing weekend in Arkansas and Lake Fort Smith State Park without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply, including daily limits, slot limits and length limits must be observed. Children and

<p> Meet a park interpreter as we meander along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we go. This hike is 0.5-mile round trip, and is on a paved, ADA accessible trail. Who knows what we may</p>

Did you know that 95% of all living creatures on earth are insects! Spend the weekend with park interpreters learning about the different types of insects in the park. You even have a chance to eat one if you like. There are guided hikes, crafts, and plenty of bugs available. <br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/events?keywords=&amp;field_start_dat… here</a> for a

Join a park interpreter at the Arkansas Arboretum as we embark on an evening journey to discover more about owls. Walk this paved trail with us as we learn more about these magnificent raptors and see what we can encounter along the way! Please bring a flashlight, dress appropriately for the weather

Spend the weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park learning about this group of very misunderstood and under-appreciated animals. Park interpreters will host hikes, crafts, programs, and much more about Arkansas' native reptiles and amphibians. Contact the park for more information.<br><br>

How do you get new clothes on the Arkansas frontier when you can't just drive to the mall and buy them? You make your own, of course! Join a park interpreter to learn more about hand-sewing and mending clothing, just like the residents of Davidsonville would have done.<br>
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In this interactive game, Join a park interpreter who will help you identify local birds and discovered some of their more interesting facts.

Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. <br>
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It's World Migratory Bird Day! Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail for a birding tour through this bottomland hardwood swamp looking for our feathered friends. If you have binoculars, please bring them.&nbsp;<br>
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