Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join park interpreters as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape– you never know what you might find! This 1/2-mile round trip trail is rated easy to moderate.
Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, turtles and other species with park interpreters and enjoy an up close and personal look at some of our reptile friends.
What’s blooming out on the trails? Join a park interpreter on a section of the River Corridor Trail to look for and identify wildflowers. We'll be hiking 1-mile southbound from Cossatot Falls towards Ed Banks, rated moderate, 2 miles total roundtrip.
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them before venturing onto the trail to see what we might find. Wear closed-toe shoes, insect repellent, and
What are the main things we need to survive a night out in the woods? Learn these and different shelter types that will work in different situations. Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to talk about shelters and build your own mini shelters that we will test with wind and water
<p>Join a park interpreter for a relaxing paddle across the sparkling waters of Lake Catherine as we make our way to the park’s stunning waterfall. Along the way, we’ll take time to explore the sights and sounds of the lake, learn a bit about the wildlife that calls it home, and practice basic paddling</p>
Arkansas has many different butterflies, but how do identify them? Meet a park interpreter to discover some helpful tips and tricks to identifying butterflies.
Have you ever wondered about creating a pollinator garden? Meet a park interpreter to find out how to get started!
What is metamorphosis? What kind of creatures go through it and how does that compare to how people grow? Join a park interpreter to learn about the process, why it’s unique, and stick around for a fun craft!
<p>"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter to discover the owls that live at Lake Poinsett State Park. Then, we'll take a short walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an answer! Please bring a flashlight, closed-toe shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing. </p>