Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, turtles and other species with park interpreters and enjoy an up close and personal look at some of our reptile friends!

The Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, creating opportunities for you and providing habitat to many wildlife. Caring for our water resource is a challenge for each of us, but through conservation we can learn ways to protect our precious water. Join a park interpreter in the grassy

<p>This course covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving
horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience
the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class is for you!
Registration is required. Minimum age for participation is sixteen years old, those under</p>

<p>Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is 16</p>

<p>Our local cemeteries are important parts of our community
history. Learn how to properly care and clean tombstones with the park curator.
The workshop will cover the basics of tombstone care and demonstrate cleaning
techniques on stones in the Pioneer Cemetery. Register by calling the park at (870)</p>

<p>Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will
take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle
that you create</p>

<p>Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class
covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple
art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging
can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is
16</p>

<p>Treat your mom to a delightful tea party and fashion show! Enjoy
refreshments based on a traditional Victorian style afternoon tea while being regaled
by fashion trends of the 19th century. Register by calling the park at 870-983-2684. Period dress
encouraged.</p> <p><br></p>

<p>Ever
wonder how we feed our resident reptiles or what their diets consist of? Join the park interpreter to learn more about
their diets. This program is great for kids ages 6-12. </p> <br>
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Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake to view the sunset. Paddle through a maze of bald cypress trees as we discover the secrets of the natural world the lake provides