Come celebrate Great Outdoors Month at Lake Dardanelle State Park and engage in new outdoor adventures. We will host a new workshop each Saturday from 9-11a.m. Registration for each will include all materials needed for the workshop. These workshops are designed to provide basic instruction for each

Come celebrate Great Outdoors Month at Lake Dardanelle State Park and engage in new outdoor adventures. We will host a new workshop each Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Registration for each includes all materials needed for the workshop. These workshops are designed to provide basic instruction for each

Lake Dardanelle State Park provides plentiful habitats for pollinators at all stages of the life cycle thanks to its many gardens planted with them in mind. Visit the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to learn more about our pollinators and the important work they do.

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

The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for this program designed to give visitors the chance to experience some park residents and learn to identify them.

There is great diversity in habitat and animals at Lake Dardanelle, making it easy to explore and enjoy nature here. We will see how many of the nature items on our list you can find. There will be some interesting things on her list, so bring your thinking cap, be ready to get creative with your

<p>Join a park interpreter for a boat ride around beautiful Lake Catherine. Along the way we will explore what makes the Ouachita Mountains so special, the vibrant past of Lake Catherine State Park, and enjoy a sunset across the lake. This is a free boat tour, but space is limited. Sign up is required</p>

<p> Lace up your hiking boots and join a park interpreter for a scenic walk to the stunning Fall Creek Falls, one of Lake Catherine’s most beloved spots. Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating stories about the Ouachita Mountains, the park’s rich history, and how we can all help protect this special</p>

Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn’t have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the Dardanelle side of the park at the pavilion and learn how to capture your memories without a camera.

<p>Paddle into the golden hour with us! Join a park interpreter for a peaceful evening kayak tour and experience Lake Catherine like never before. As we glide across the calm waters, we’ll explore the lake’s unique aquatic life, spot shoreline wildlife, and uncover what makes this hidden gem so</p>