Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Scavenger Hunt

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) introduces the joy of mountain biking to the next generation. Cane Creek State Park is encouraging kids to jump on a mountain bike and enjoy a scavenger hunt on our Delta View trail the first Saturday of October. Your path consists of a 2.5-mile loop through

Tree Ring Craft and Dendrochronology

This program focuses on the fascinating scientific study of dendrochronology. Learn how scientists use tree rings to track tree growth and past weather events. Then create a cool craft using the rings of a tree! This program may take place outside. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing depending on

All about Turkey!

Learn all about the animal commonly associated with Thanksgiving: the turkey! Learn about this bird's habitat, diet, and behavior! Then, make a fun turkey-themed craft!

Animals Found Underground

Explore burrowing animals! Learn why animals burrow underground and how it helps them to survive. Win a cool prize by playing a game matching animals to their burrows! 

Eco-Artistry: Leaf Splatter Painting

Meet at the beautiful Historic Camp Ouachita site to make a fun craft! In this program, you will take time to slow down and enjoy nature while making a leaf splatter painting. The program may take place outside. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing depending on the weather. 

Tracking Wildlife

Join a park interpreter to learn how to find signs of animals! Play the game "Guess the Animal" to test your skills and win a fun prize! 

Choctaw Beadwork

Beadwork has long been a meaningful form of cultural expression for the Choctaw people. Join a park interpreter to explore traditional designs, learn about the history and symbolism behind them, and create a simple beaded craft of your own. All materials are provided in fee. Meet in the visitor

Osage Ribbonwork

Ribbonwork is a vibrant and meaningful tradition in Osage culture, used to decorate clothing and express identity. Join a park interpreter to discover the history and symbolism behind Osage Ribbonwork, then create a simple ribbon design to take home. All materials are provided in fee. Meet in the

Cherokee Clay Creations: Make a Pinch Pot

Before Arkansas became a state, Cherokee families in this region crafted pottery by hand using local clay. Join a park interpreter to learn about this tradition and make your own small clay vessel to take home. All materials are provided in fee. Meet in the visitor center Lakeview Room. Call (479)

Pelican Party

Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for a celebration of one of Lake Dardanelle State Park's most surprising seasonal visitors - the American white pelican! Discover what makes these massive migratory birds unique, why they gather here in large numbers, and how

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