Take Nothing But Pictures

Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter to enjoy a wonderful stroll along a short portion of the base trail, where we will talk about the resources of Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Hike the Rainbow

You need every color to make a rainbow, just as every species is essential to Village Creek State Park's ecosystem. Join a park interpreter on this journey to find colorful connections along the Arboretum Trail (0.5-mile, easy difficulty). Please bring water, insect repellent, and wear comfortable

Creek Crawl

Village Creek State Park is home to a world of hidden critters! Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center as we walk to creek to explore the biodiversity the park provides. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting muddy and wet.

Echoing Footsteps Hike

As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo the footsteps of the past and the future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, history, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and how we can preserve them for the future. This is a 1.5-mile moderate hike. Please wear

Raccoons-The Masked Bandits

Who is the masked bandit? How is he able to get into your trash bins that you know you have sealed well? Does he live in Jackson County? Come find the answers to these and other questions about this mysterious creature of the night. 

Treasured Trees of Magazine

<p>Mount Magazine State Park has a wonderful diversity of trees. So much so, it can be hard to tell which tree is which! “Leaf” it to a park interpreter to introduce you to a fun, interactive activity that helps you learn some tree species of Mount Magazine State Park. This program will be best enjoyed</p>

Hike the Solar System

Take a cosmic journey without leaving Earth! Follow the Spring Trail as we explore a scale model of the solar system, stopping at each planet along the way. With a little imagination and stunning Ouachita Mountain views, you'll gain a new perspective on our place in space. Wear closed-toe shoes and

Moth Meetup

What moths flutter through Queen Wilhelmina State Park at night? Join a park interpreter for a glowing gathering of these fascinating nighttime visitors. With just a few simple tools, we’ll attract moths for an up-close look while spending the hour talking moth facts, identifying species, and

Owl-mazing Adaptations

What makes owls such incredible nocturnal predators? Join a park interpreter to explore the unique adaptations that set these birds apart, from silent flight to piercing vision. Discover the owls of Arkansas and see just how owl-mazing nature can be!

Hue Hike

<p>Take on a colorful challenge as we hike one mile along the Spring Trail in search of every hue on the color wheel! Wear close-toed shoes, bring plenty of water, and come prepared for heat and insects.</p>

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