Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion to create a beautiful fall leaf print! We will learn why leaves change in fall as we create a keepsake print or card of Daisy State Park. All materials are provided in this creative and educational fall activity. <br>
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<p>Although they might not always be visible, a variety of animals call Daisy State Park their home. Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion to learn how to use animal signs to identify our native wildlife. Put your tracking skills to the test as we attempt to figure out who has been where!</p>
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<p> Gather ‘round the glow of the campfire with a park interpreter for an evening of storytelling under the night sky. From tall tales to local legends, these stories come to life in the flicker of firelight. Be sure to bring warm clothes, water, and insect repellent to stay comfortable as we enjoy</p>
Hiking the trails at Mississippi River State Park is an excellent way to see the forest prepare for Fall. Stop by the visitor center to pick up your very own Fall bingo sheet to find even more along your hike!
Help a park interpreter and Scouting America Troop 727 clean up around the old Girl Scouts Cabin ruins to preserve the beauty and history of this trail! At this event, we will learn about the history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita while cleaning debris off the trail. This cleanup will last about
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a
class in campfire cooking basics. We will use multiple mechanisms to cook
outdoors – including cast iron over a campfire, Dutch ovens, and foil packets. We will meet at the amphitheater at 9 a.m. to get started with fresh
coffee in hand. This class
<p>Join a park interpreter for a special evening
under the stars at Petit Jean State Park. November is one of the best months
for stargazing, with crisp air and longer nights revealing some of the
brightest constellations of the year. We’ll begin with a guided tour of the
night sky—learning how to spot</p>
vJoin Withrow Springs State Park for the Great Arkansas Cleanup. This is a drop-in volunteer effort. You can stop by the visitor center any day during the three day period to get supplies and suggestions of areas that need help. The office is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Contact the park at (479
<p>We invite you to join park staff as we do our part to keep Arkansas beautiful. This year we will be focusing on trash removal in the campground and day use area following our Halloween event. The cleanup begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Trash bags and gloves</p>
<p>Our most popular event of the year
returns as you will experience the forest at Hobbs State Park like never before – with
costumed animals and some “wicked” as well as “good” humans as you “follow the
yellow brick road” (the Ozark Plateau Trail, a 0.25-mile, ADA accessible trail).
This year you’ll</p>