Have you ever seen glowing bugs at Lake Catherine State Park? Join Park Interpreter Carrie to learn a bit about lightning bugs, how they communicate, and maybe even see a few. This program will last about 30 minutes.

Woodpeckers scatter the forest here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these birds and go on a search for a few. We will walk 1/2-mile at the conclusion of this program. Please bring good shoes and water. The program will take about 45

<p>Join Park Interpreter Jake to play a fun, family-friendly game of&nbsp;Petit Jean Animal Bingo. As we play, we will learn more about the animals&nbsp;found at Petit Jean State Park.&nbsp;</p><br>
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Devil's Den State Park proudly celebrates 36 years of mountain biking. It started in 1989 with the first bike event and has become a September tradition. All events are spectator friendly. For a full list of event times, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/events?f%5B0%5D=grid_events_park%3A1… this link</a>.

This summer, get away to the Ozarks for the <strong>Bluegrass &amp; Fried Chicken</strong> festival at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain View, Arkansas for two days of timeless music and good old-fashioned fun on August 21 &amp; 22. <br /><br />Festival tickets for both days include a Friday evening concert, Saturday

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour, but space is limited. You must

Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each&nbsp;transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the&nbsp;area. Join a park interpreter to immerse yourself into the timeline story of this life-sustaining lake.

Mark your calendars! Admission is free to the <strong>Arkansas State Fiddle and Banjo Championships</strong> at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View on Saturday, August 2, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the park's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater.<br /><br />In the evening, usual admission fees

As the days get longer in spring, it allows us a wonderful opportunity to look for wildflowers, butterflies, and other bits of nature that we don’t see during the short, cold days of winter. Join Park Interpreter Carrie on a woodland stroll at the Trailhead. We will hike about one mile of the

Join a park interpreter for a hike to put your sense of&nbsp;sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you explore some of the&nbsp;natural wonders of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Meet at the Warren Hollow trailhead near the group lodges.&nbsp;