Louisiana Purchase State Park is looking for volunteers to get outdoors and help
clean up the park that belongs to all of us as part of Great Arkansas Cleanup. This is the perfect opportunity for a group looking for a service project or individuals. Preregistration is required by calling
the park at
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way.
It takes a sharp eye and keen senses to detect evidence of living creatures when out on an Environmental Reconnaissance hike. Join a park interpreter to see what evidence you can come up with. <br><br>
Have you ever found a leaf that you didn't recognize? Or couldn't tell if the tracks you found belonged to a skunk, opossum, or raccoon? Join a park interpreter to make your own nature field guide for identifying trees and/or animal tracks here at Cane Creek State Park. All materials are provided.
Join a park interpreter around the campfire to hear the haunting tale of the Ozark howler! Rooted in Ozark folklore and whispered through generations, this story comes to life though storytelling that will leave you wondering what really roams these hills after dark.
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots and when to use them.
Silently, swiftly and skillfully, owls fly over our heads at night. Have you ever wondered why owls are so different from other birds? Learn about the interesting adaptation of owls that help our nocturnal feathered friends to hunt after dark.
Do you know the rule of 3? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire starting skills, orienteering, and more!
Join us for a Back to School Bash before the 2025-26 year begins! Bring your own bike and helmet or rent one of our bikes for a nighttime adventure<br />
with the park's interpreter during the Sturgeon Full Moon on Saturday, August 9th, 2025. Expect your trip to be on pavement or sidewalk through our park
Where better to learn about the world of geology than at Crater of Diamonds State Park? This one-day workshop is geared towards scouts who are seeking to gain their Geology Merit Badge following the Scouting America guidelines. Participants will receive a Crater of Diamonds State Park patch