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

Color Walk

The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things. Thanks to Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats, you can discover just how bright and colorful the world around you is. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center for this easy color walk.

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

In-Seine Adventure

The Arkansas River creates many opportunities for enjoyment as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle. What all lives in the Lake besides fish and turtles? Well, here is your chance to find out. We will seine for macro-invertebrates and see who is living in the lake. Come prepared to get wet and wear

Crumpled Watershed

The watershed surrounding Lake Dardanelle is the backbone for the Arkansas River as the river journeys through the lake creating opportunities for people like you. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about Lake Dardanelle's vast and wide watershed. Then

Weather and Wear Workshop Series - Cooking and Personal Gear

<p>Every outdoor experience at Lake Catherine State Park begins with having the appropriate gear. But how do you take care of it once it’s used? Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Nature Cabin to learn what gear you need and how to properly take care of it. This week’s workshop will focus on personal</p>

Adopt A Tree

Become a tree steward at Lake Catherine State Park! This unique, year-long adventure allows you to pick a tree within the park to track and observe as it grows and changes through the seasons. Whether you visit regularly or check in occasionally, your contributions will help tell the story of a tree

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