<p>In the early 1800s, the Arkansas River connected diverse communities through trade and exchange. Goods carried stories, relationships shaped survival, and every deal mattered. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion to explore trade items and</p>

<p>Discover how travel on the Arkansas River has evolved! The construction of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System made river travel much easier. Stop by the park interpreter’s look and learn table at the visitor center to explore the changes in boats and navigation through the years. </p>

<p>Join a park interpreter in the grassy area near the weigh-in pavilion where you’ll learn some essential fishing knots every angler should know. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, you'll leave confident in your knot-tying abilities and ready for your next fishing adventure!<b></b></p>

<p>Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover the magical
sounds of frogs and toads! You’ll learn how each species has its own special
call and how these calls create a wild “symphony” in the park. Then, get
creative as we use fun items to recreate the sounds of these amazing amphibians!<b></b></p>

<p>What would you do if your only water source was a muddy puddle? Join a
park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park at the pavilion to explore
how clean water keeps us safe and why it matters here at Lake Dardanelle State Park.
You’ll learn simple ways to purify water in the outdoors—and even</p>

<p>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 on the
Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to discover
the diversity of the fishery and Lake Dardanelle State Park’s role in</p>

Thomas Todd Tunstall was the founder of Jacksonport and a fascinating man. He made, lost, and made again several small fortunes throughout his life from his two passions, racehorses and steamboats. Join a park interpreter to explore more about this colorful character of Jacksonport's past.&nbsp;

The White River has&nbsp;been a highway through the wilderness for hundreds of years. Join a park interpreter to learn more about how&nbsp;early settlers, wealthy planters, and everyone in between got themselves and their stuff where they needed to go!&nbsp;<br>

Visit with a park interpreter to learn more about the wonderful world of frogs and toads. How are they the same, and what are their differences? Frogs help control the insect population and are a good food source for larger animals. Hop through the frog life cycle and all the special things that

You've probably seen one squashed on the side of the road, and you might have even driven through the town of Possum Grape, but how much do you really know about these elusive creatures? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the mysterious and misunderstood Virginia opossum.&nbsp;