Fire Building 101

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!

Animal Signs Hike

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

Picture This: Smartphone Photography

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

UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike

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

Animal Mythbusters

Can you really catch warts from a toad? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to “bust” the myths and misconceptions<br>
about certain animals that we may have heard all our lives.

Dragonfly Flyby

What is there to know about these tiny aerial&nbsp;acrobats? Meet a park interpreter and discover it yourself! Be sure to&nbsp;wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. We will provide nets for an&nbsp;interactive hands-on activity to catch these oddities.

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Tour

Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore outdoors hiking and biking. Here is your chance to start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 6-mile bike ride on an easy flat gravel surface trail from the visitor center. We will be on the trail for about one hour

The Reading and Signing of the Declaration of Independence

<p>Hear
the Declaration of Independence read, as was commonly done in the 19th century, at the 1874 Courthouse. Afterwards, sign your own "John Hancock" to a copy of the Declaration that you may take home. The readings will take place at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. </p> <p><br></p>

Music in the Park

<p>Enjoy an evening on the lawn of the 1874 Courthouse listening to live music from the past to the present. Bring your own lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved inside the 1874 Courthouse. Williams' Tavern Restaurant and the 1874 Courthouse<br />
Gift Shop will be open for all</p>

Knots for Anglers

<p>Knowing how&nbsp;to tie the correct knot for all your fishing needs is important for any angler.&nbsp;Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your fishing needs. All supplies provided. <br></p>

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