From late October through part of November, meteor showers can sometimes be viewed in the foreground of the Orion constellation. These are remnants of Halley’s comet, which passes through our inner solar system every 76 years. Take advantage of Mount Magazine’s dark skies and try to spot some
<p>Mount Magazine’s exceptionally dark skies make for exceptionally bright stars. Witness stunning light that has taken an unfathomably long journey to be enjoyed by you from Cameron Bluff Overlook! Feel free to bring binoculars, telescopes, insect repellant, and lawn chairs to this program.</p>
Learn a new hobby based on an old art form that would have been essential during the height of the Magnesia Springs tourism era. All materials and tools will be supplied to weave a basket based on a traditional pattern. No previous experience needed. Registration is required by February 18.
Join park staff in keeping this special place beautiful. We will be working in the park gardens and doing trash pick-up around the park. Check in at the visitor center to get supplies, an area to work, and a free t-shirt (limited supply).
Gather up your whole family to enjoy some fishing fun! Everyone is invited to participate in this family fishing event. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Arkansas Fishing Regulations apply. All individuals ages 16 and up who are participating are required to have a fishing license
Try to catch a glimpse the Geminid meteor shower at its peak! Mount Magazine State Park offers some of the darkest skies in Arkansas and is a great place<br>
to experience this special event. Be sure to dress in winter-appropriate clothes!
Meet Park Interpreter Mystina to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for the Falls Branch Trail for this special nighttime excursion into the forest. This adventure will be about 1/2-mile long and will take about 45 minutes. Be sure to bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes! <br>
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Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the wonderful wildflowers of the Ouachita Mountains. This stroll will take about 45 minutes and is about ¾-mile long. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water. <br>
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Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine so special. Park Interpreters present programs every half-hour that last about 15 minutes each. Programs begin at 1 p.m. through the end of operating hours. The nature cabin will be open throughout the program times for you