Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour all summer long while school is out! Come enjoy hearing about knot tying and survival and make a paracord bracelet.

Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour all summer while school is out! Enjoy stories of the frog and make an origami jumping frog!

Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour while school is out for summer! Come and enjoy hearing Native American stories of Turtle and make a crafty turtle of your own. 

Come hear the story of the bead that traveled with the De Soto Expedition all the way to the village of Casqui in 1541 and make your very own bead necklace.

Learn
more about fishing in the Natural State during the Arkansas free fishing weekend. Find out where you can
access the lake from within the park for your next fishing adventure and learn
more about the common fish species in Beaver Lake. Children of all ages
can see how well they can cast by

<p>It’s Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend and no
permits are required.<b> </b>Both kids and adults are welcome to join our park interpreters
and spend the morning fishing along the banks of Beaver Lake in this hands-on
workshop. Learn the basics of fishing including how to rig a pole, select bait,
and identify</p>

<p>Join
our park interpreters and spend the morning birding from inside a kayak. Learn
the basics of kayaking and enjoy the spring scenery on the lake, weather
permitting. All equipment is provided. Space is limited to 10 people. Bring a
bottle of water, insect repellent, binoculars, and dress for the</p>

<p>Oh no—this campsite is a disaster! Join a park interpreter in the grassy
area across from the visitor center 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 the whole family. <b></b></p>

A bird? A plane? No, it’s a vulture! Join a park interpreter to&nbsp;look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this&nbsp;easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Trash bags and gloves will be&nbsp;provided.

Join a park interpreter for our monthly hike for
adults the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy outdoor
recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the opportunity to socialize.
Bring a friend and meet some new ones! Dogs are welcome as long as they are
leashed and not