Children learn so much from exploring their surroundings. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for a nature-based paint project designed for children under 5 years. They will learn about their surroundings and the creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park

Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before removal, long before this area was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area near Dardanelle area playground the to learn some of the games they played to pass the time develop their hunting skills

Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for this fun story time and craft designed for children under 5 to learn about and explore nature and the many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Be prepared to sit in the grass or bring something to sit on.

Woodpeckers can be found all over the park in several different shapes and colors. Learn how to spot evidence of woodpecker activity and learn about these strange and fascinating birds on this easy 3/4-mile hike. We might even spot a woodpecker in action! Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners

<p>Have you ever thought about learning to fish but you’re not
sure where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn about a few of the fish
you could catch in DeGray Lake as well as some of the tools you will need to be
ready for your first fishing adventure.<br></p>

One of the best ways to enjoy the lake at sunset is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early for this guided kayak tour. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided, and no previous paddling experience is necessary. Your guide will

Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center to take one of the park’s kayaks out for a test drive. This is a perfect opportunity for those who want to try kayaking but don’t have a boat. Each test drive will last just long enough for paddlers to get a feel for kayaking

Lake Dardanelle has an abundance of macroinvertebrates living in the water. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look &amp; Learn Table at the visitor center to find out what some of our macroinvertebrates are and why they are so good to have in the lake!

Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake Dardanelle State Park’s role in maintaining that. You

Spring is the time to see pink spring beauties, yellow creeping lady’s sorrel, and purple spiderwort. Join a park interpreter to search for these and other colorful splashes of spring during an easy 1/2-mile walk.