The Plum Bayou Culture built this unique mound complex over 1,000 years ago. Activities at this ceremonial center may have included games, feasts, and other special events. Celebrate the arrival of summer with a special guided sunset tour of the prehistoric mound site. The evening will conclude with

Spring is nature’s grand awakening! As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, the forests and meadows of Lake Catherine State Park burst into color with vibrant wildflowers and budding trees. Join a park interpreter on a guided walk to discover the seasonal blooms of the Ouachita Mountains

So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved, one-mile hike. Sturdy shoes, water, sun protection, and insect repellant are recommended. Program is

What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun interactive game of putting your hand in a bag blindly to see if you can guess what item from the park is

Think fly fishing can only be done in world-class trout rivers? Think again! Fly fishing can be done anywhere that conventional tackle is used, but with special considerations for certain types of bodies of water. Starting on lakes is a great introduction to this wonderful sport. Learn the basic

How do monarchs manage to migrate over 3,000 miles? What challenges do they face on their journey? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to learn about the challenges monarchs face through an interactive game and find out what the park is doing to help!

What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to tell!

Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter to explore the hiking trail for signs of animals at the park. What cool things might we see? Wear

Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn some essential rules of photography, then venture out into the park to practice. After that, spend a few minutes mastering the skill of

The Ouachita National Forest surrounds Queen Wilhelmina State Park and is full of the unknown. Join a park interpreter as we investigate some unknown forest objects, try to decipher the clues, and figure out what the mystery objects are. This 1-mile hike will take place along the Spring Trail. Be