Explore top birding spots in Mississippi River State Park and St. Francis National Forest by van with a park interpreter. Binoculars and guides provided if needed. Space limited—preregister at the visitor center at least one
hour in advance.<br> <br>
Stop by the exploration table to see if you can guess which native mammal hides we have out today. Our park staff will have hints and pictures available if you need them and to help younger visitors figure out what they are looking at and touching. Plus we will have curious facts for you to try and
<p>Guess what has lots of knees but no feet? Have you ever wondered about those huge, strange trees that look like giants from the Amazon rain forest? We’ll explore some of the fascinating natural history of these ancient giants of our lowland forests and look at their various parts! </p><br />
Explore the lives of bears! Learn fun facts about their habitat, diet, and behavior!
Fall is here! Why do some leaves change colors while others don't? Join a park interpreter to learn about the various tree species in the park and identify leaves by matching them to their corresponding trees!
Learn about all of the nocturnal critters that call Lake Sylvia home!
Learn the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by looking at their leaves. Create a fun leaf printing craft!
Take a guided sunrise hike with a park interpreter on the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail! See what interesting plants and wildlife you can find in the early morning! This trail is 0.8 mile and moderate with a slight incline. Make sure to bring water and good hiking shoes.
August is National Water Quality Month! Join a park interpreter to rediscover the importance of water quality, issues facing our water today, and ways you can help protect it for the future.
Join a park interpreter for an evening on the water. Discover the nocturnal side of Pinnacle Mountain State Park from a canoe. Reservations are required; call the visitor center to sign up today and provide life jacket sizes. Canoes hold two adults and one child per boat.