Do ticks give you the ick? Us too! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about good tick prevention techniques, what to do if you find a tick, and the discover the species of ticks that live here in Daisy State Park.

<p>From instincts to experience, animals at Lake Dardanelle State Park learn
what it takes to survive. Meet a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the
park in the grassy area near the playground to discover how local wildlife uses
a mix of built-in knowledge and learned experience to survive.<b></b></p>

Surprises can happen on any outdoor adventure.
Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to
learn basic first aid tips, how to identify plants like poison ivy, what to do
if you see a snake, and how to stay safe and confident while exploring Lake
Dardanelle State Park

<p>How did early Arkansans survive without modern tools? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore the traditional tools and weapons used for hunting, fishing, building, and daily life in the Arkansas River Valley before statehood. See replica tools up close</p>

Ready for some easy and delicious campfire nachos cooked in a Dutch oven? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this Dutch oven dinner! We will learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking in this hands-on event as we cook a homemade plate of nachos. Participants must register and pay in the

<p>Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park
interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the
playground to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have.
Discover how these items can keep you safe while exploring the Natural State.</p>

<p>Be prepared to spark your next adventure! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill using materials you probably already have at home. You’ll discover what makes a good fire, explore fire safety tips</p>

<p>Celebrate <i>National S’mores Day</i> at
Lake Dardanelle State Park—without the heat of a campfire! Join a park
interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover how
solar ovens harness the power of the sun to cook up this classic treat. You’ll
learn about renewable energy, Leave No</p>

<p>Oh no—this campsite is a disaster! Join
a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near
the playground to uncover what went wrong and how to fix it. Learn how to
protect parks and wildlife by practicing Leave No Trace principles in this
hands-on activity that’s fun for</p>

<p>Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living
creatures, including animal architects. Join a park interpreter on the
Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to learn how
the animal architects of Lake Dardanelle State Park shape the world around them
to</p>