The natural world is filled with little details that we often overlook. Come by the park interpreter’s magnification station at the visitor center to use microscopes to get an up-close look at some different nature items. All ages welcome!
Join
a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the night sky. Try and spot
some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight,
a chair if you'd like, and dress appropriately.
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Lake Dardanelle’s fishery is healthy and diverse. We’ll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to create some fishy art. <br>
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The diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to spot wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while camping may even be one of the most memorable parts of your trip. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to discover a few of
Discover which bat species make their summer home in the park, and get the latest on White-Nose Syndrome—a deadly fungal disease that continues to ravage bat populations across North America.
Morning hikes are cooler in July, and the Delta View Trail offers plenty of items for a nature scavenger hunt. Take a Sunday stroll where the West Gulf Coastal Plain meets the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring plenty of water, and wear insect repellent.
Want to add personal touch to the next card you give or handcraft a present for somebody special? Join a park interpreter for a workshop where you will use natural items to press and create your own set of 6 greeting cards or a pair of frameable decorative prints. Create and capture your unique
Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil's Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for mildly strenuous 1 or 2-mile hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Start your morning with a cup of coffee and a campfire as we explore the stories that shaped Devil’s Den State Park. Join a park interpreter in the quiet magic of an Ozark morning to hear about the park’s hidden natural wonders and the craftsmanship of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Bring
Learn all about North America's largest rodent, the beaver! Try and build a beaver dam and see the home of our resident beaver at Lake Sylvia!