Morning Hike on the Coachwhip Trail

Join us for an early morning hike on the Coachwhip Trail and see what we can discover while circumnavigating Middle Mountain at the heart of our park. This hike is 3-miles in length and lightly moderate in difficulty.

39th Annual Christmas and Candlelight

<p>Experience the awe and natural beauty of candlelit streets as you stroll through our historic village. Decorations, music, and more set the mood for this historic holiday experience. The homes of yesterday will be adorned with authentic period decorations while thousands of luminaries will light the</p>

Feel the Furs

<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mount Nebo State Park is home to many fluffy mammals, but did you know their coats are multi-functional? Join a park interpreter to learn how these animals use their fur to stay warm, camouflage themselves and communicate with each other!</a></p><br>
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Life on the Web

Spiders are so different from us that sometimes they seem almost alien, but these unique creatures have a job to do at the park. Join the park interpreter to discover how they survive living life on a web.&nbsp;<br>
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Meet a Snake

This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.<br><br>

Stories of Lake Dardanelle

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to hear some stories of the past that create the wonderful and unique culture in the River Valley.&nbsp;

Hibernation Look & Learn Table

Some of Lake Dardanelle State Park’s inhabitants hibernate through the winter, while others adapt to the cooler temperatures and stay active. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look &amp; Learn Table at the visitor center to discover what some of the park’s animals are doing to survive winter.

Animal Tracks Look & Learn Table

How can you tell an animal has been in the area without having seen it yourself? You can often find hints left behind. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look &amp; Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about a few of the animals tracks you may see when you visit Lake Dardanelle State Park.

Pine Needle Masterpieces

The forests of Lake Dardanelle State Park are filled with many pine trees. These trees played an important role in the development of the state of Arkansas and also support wildlife. They can also be used to create your own artwork. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor

Fall Fest in the Den: Old Timey Costumes and Crafts

During the Great Depression—when the park was first being built—families had to get creative with their celebrations. Costumes were often handmade, and decorations crafted from whatever materials were on hand. Join a park interpreter to make your own paper mask and festive crafts while discovering

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