Great American Cleanup

The Great American Cleanup is a nation-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep America Beautiful and Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Volunteers are invited to help clean up roadways, shorelines, trails, and the lake. Meet at the nature cabin to pick up trash bags, gloves, safety vests, other supplies, and

Day of Service

<p>For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up supplies and receive an assignment. Water, warm clothing, and sturdy shoes recommended. For more</p>

Lightning Bug Lingo

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.

Finding Woody

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

Petit Jean Animal Bingo

<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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Park Day

Join park staff and other volunteers at Jenkins Ferry Battleground State Park to participate in this year’s Park Day. This day is planned and coordinated with support from the American Battlefield Trust as an effort to clean up the park to preserve its history for future generations. Trash bags will

Catch of the Day

Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake Dardanelle State Park’s role in maintaining that. You

Bluegrass & Fried Chicken Festival

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

Lake Cruise

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

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