Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters. 

<p>Mount Magazine State Park's very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park. This program aims to explore your</p>

These nature programs are designed for young children ages 2 - 5. Join members of the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists and a park interpreter for an hour of fun nature learning. Contact the visitor center for more information.

<p>The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Wild Herbal Field Trip &amp; Medicinal Plant Symposium for students, practitioners and teachers of the herbal arts. The symposium takes place Saturday, October 18th with lectures and demonstrations about beneficial medicinal plants by specialists who</p>

<p> </p><p>The Ozark Folk Center Apprentice Show and Sale is Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the visitor center lobby. Admission to the show is free.</p> <p>Ozark Folk Center Traditional Craft Apprenticeships focus on teaching the business of craft and are sponsored by the Committee of One</p>

<p>Get away from the fuss and
flurry of the modern city and come to where holidays are about people and
craftsmanship is done by hand. Shop the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft
Village during the Ozark Holidays Craft Show on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Admission is free</p>

<p>Join us Friday, July 18,
2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Handcrafted Evening in the Ozark Folk Center
State Park Craft Village. Admission to the Craft Village is free for this
evening event. There is plenty
of parking in the lower lot and our free shuttle will carry you to the Village
on the top</p>

<p>The Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village and Heritage Herb Garden will host Ozark Homesteading workshops on Friday &amp; Saturday, June 27 &amp; 28, 2025. </p><p>Workshops include Composting for a
Healthy Garden; Using Goats, Sheep &amp; Chickens to Reclaim Land; Make Your
Own Sauerkraut; Donkey Power in the</p>

<p>Stroll into some intriguing history of early settlers on what is now Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from beautiful Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven terrain, and rock steps. Seasonally appropriate attire</p>

Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to touch some real furs and discover the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.