Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by October 25th. The registration fee includes all materials and instruction.

Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will be in the area for viewing, including American White Pelicans, numerous ducks, and Snow Geese

Take the lead to help keep our community clean! Join us from 9 a.m. to noon for the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Volunteers will help clean up and beautify the park while meeting others who enjoy spending time exploring the historic grounds. All supplies are

Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and discuss why this change occurs. This hike is 0.8-mile long, moderate with a slight incline, and will be taken at a slow pace. Make sure to bring water and wear proper hiking shoes. Participants should

Learn about hibernation, an interesting phenomenon that mammals go through during the winter months. Discover what this yearly routine means for animals and how it helps them survive harsh winters. Then create a fun hibernation-themed craft!

Join a park interpreter to learn all about deer! This animal is frequently seen on the scenic drive to Lake Sylvia and can even be spotted in the park. Get a chance to explore the diet, behavior, and habitat of this beautiful and majestic animal. Then create a fun deer-themed craft!

How
much do you know about the butterflies of Mount Magazine State Park? Play a fun
interactive game that familiarizes you with our friends that flutter! This
program will be best enjoyed by ages 7-12. <br>

Grab your costume and join our park staff to enjoy a fun night of games and competitions in celebration of Halloween! All games will be held at the pavilion and followed by campground trunk-or-treating. Don't miss out on this spook-tacular night! 

Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The program may take place outside. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing depending on the weather. 

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Sylvia while you make a craft! Using resources found at Lake Sylvia and recycled items, you will make a small leaf wreath to hang up around your home! This program may take place outdoors. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing depending on the weather.