Lightning Bug Lingo

Have you ever seen glowing bugs at Lake Catherine State Park? Join Park Interpreter Carrie to learn a bit about lightning bugs, how they communicate, and maybe even see a few. This program will last about 30 minutes.

Finding Woody

Woodpeckers scatter the forest here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these birds and go on a search for a few. We will walk 1/2-mile at the conclusion of this program. Please bring good shoes and water. The program will take about 45

Petit Jean Animal Bingo

<p>Join Park Interpreter Jake to play a fun, family-friendly game of&nbsp;Petit Jean Animal Bingo. As we play, we will learn more about the animals&nbsp;found at Petit Jean State Park.&nbsp;</p><br>
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36th Annual NWA Mountain Bike Championships Race

Devil's Den State Park proudly celebrates 35 years of mountain biking. It started in 1989 with the first bike event and has become a September tradition. All events are spectator friendly. For a full list of event times, please call the park during business hours at (479) 761-3325.&nbsp;

Park Day

Join park staff and other volunteers at Jenkins Ferry Battleground State Park to participate in this year’s Park Day. This day is planned and coordinated with support from the American Battlefield Trust as an effort to clean up the park to preserve its history for future generations. Trash bags will

Catch of the Day

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

Bluegrass & Fried Chicken Festival

This summer, getaway to the Ozarks for the <strong>Bluegrass &amp; Fried Chicken</strong> festival at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain View, Arkansas for two days of timeless music and good old-fashioned fun on August 22 &amp; 23. <br /><br />Festival tickets for both days include a Friday evening concert, Saturday

Color Walk

The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things. Thanks to Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats, you can discover just how bright and colorful the world around you is. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center for this easy color walk.

Lake Cruise

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour, but space is limited. You must

In-Seine Adventure

The Arkansas River creates many opportunities for enjoyment as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle. What all lives in the Lake besides fish and turtles? Well, here is your chance to find out. We will seine for macro-invertebrates and see who is living in the lake. Come prepared to get wet and wear

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