Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and wear insect repellent. 

Frog Calls

Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park! Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to sight them at dusk and twilight. Wear weather-appropriate clothes, closed-toe shoes, and bring water

Nature Journals

Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn't have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and learn how to capture your memories without a camera. 

The Cleverlys Comedy Bluegrass Band

HOG GRASS LLC Presents: Paul Harris &amp; The Cleverlys live at the Ozark Folk Center's Highlands Theater in Mountain View, Arkansas on Saturday, May 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.<br /><br /><b>**NOTE**: </b>Tickets purchased for The Cleverlys' canceled shows on 11/2/24 and 4/5/25 at the Ozark

Birding 101

Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you will learn to spot and identify birds using a few essential birding tools. Please wear comfortable

Wildlife Bingo

You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and discover some of the creatures that call this area home.&nbsp;

Boy Scout Trail Adventure

<p>Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring along water! <b></b>This 1/4 mile hike will take about 30</p>

Corn Husk Figurines

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture that you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area near the weigh-in pavilion to learn about an early toy that was made by the early children and make one of your own.&nbsp;

Shadow Searching

<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join a park interpreter to investigate nature’s hidden&nbsp;side. We will do a shadow scavenger hunt to discover a new perspective on what&nbsp;there is hidden within the park. This program will last about 30 minutes. </a></p>

Be an Explorer Look & Learn Table

Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center to learn how to get started! The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though all ages are welcome) who care about nature, history, safety, and fun. You get to do neat stuff and

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