Chinquapin Chat

Join a park interpreter at the Ozark Chinquapin Grove, located along the Caddo Bend Service Road, to explore our nursery of young trees being reintroduced to Lake Ouachita State Park. Learn about the history, significance, and restoration efforts of the Ozark chinquapin tree, and discover how you

Leave No Trace

Ever wonder what's the harm in leaving that orange peel on the trail? Find out what it really means to Leave No Trace as you attend a family friendly Leave No Trace Program. Learn the Seven Principles and understand how you can help preserve nature for everyone to enjoy!

Kids to Parks Day: Creek Crawl

Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. Join a park interpreter to walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. It’s recommended to wear shoes you wouldn’t mind getting wet. #KidstoParks<br>

Wonderful Wetlands Weekend Kayak Float

Join us for our Wonderful Wetlands Weekend guided kayak float on the Little Maumelle River. Leisurely float through bald cypress groves, along stream and riverbanks teeming with wildlife, and experience the unique habitats that define our wetlands here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Bring a sack

Trail Tales

Put on your detective caps and figure out what the animals have been up to in Lake Ouachita State Park. Animal signs can be found all around us here in the park, and they tell us the stories of the lives of the critters that left them. Join a park interpreter in a fun program that will teach you

Built to Last Hike

Join a park interpreter for a walking tour to see the many different structures that the Civilian Conservation Corps built in the 1930s and 1940s that are still around today. We'll start at the visitor center before walking down to the Ridgerunner Park Store and Cafe, over to the CCC Dam, and along

Birding Basics Hike

You don't have to be an ornithologist to enjoy the birds at Lake Ouachita State Park! Learn some basics of finding our feathered friends. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. This basic birding hike with a park interpreter is about 1/2-mile in length.

DIY Wire Wrap Rock Picture Holder

Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock picture holder using your finds from the search area. Supplies are limited. All materials are provided

Creepy Crawlies Night Hike

<p>What creatures can be found lurking around DeGray Lake Resort State Park at night? Join a park interpreter to find out! After diving into the world of creepy crawlies, we will embark on a journey to search for them along the Towering Pines trail. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes for this exciting</p>

Golf Course Safari

Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. <b>Reservations can be made beginning noon the day before at the lodge front desk</b>, (501) 865-5851. Stop by the lodge to pay before heading over

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