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In the years following 1836, Arkansas' unofficial nickname was "The Bear State." There was a huge black bear population as the state was being settled by pioneers. What happened to the population of b... In the years following 1836, Arkansas' unofficial nickname was "The Bear State." There was a huge black bear population as the state was being settled by pioneers. What happened to the population of b...

What does the shape of an animal’s skull tell you about that animal? Solve the mystery with a park interpreter as we become skull sleuths!  What does the shape of an animal’s skull tell you about that animal? Solve the mystery with a park interpreter as we become skull sleuths! 

Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders! Join a park interpreter to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for ... Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders! Join a park interpreter to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for ...

What is the difference between a terrapin and box turtle? Why are they important to the park? Join a park interpreter to learn all about the turtles that can be found at Devil’s Den State Park. What is the difference between a terrapin and box turtle? Why are they important to the park? Join a park interpreter to learn all about the turtles that can be found at Devil’s Den State Park.

Bring a mountain bike and join us as we ride Coachwhip Trail, a 3-mile loop that rings the base of Middle Mountain. Along the way we'll take small breaks and learn about the unique geology, flora and ... Bring a mountain bike and join us as we ride Coachwhip Trail, a 3-mile loop that rings the base of Middle Mountain. Along the way we'll take small breaks and learn about the unique geology, flora and ...

Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore t... Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore t...

For this year's Earth Day celebration at Lake Chicot State Park, join the park interpreter and staff to play a friendly game of dodgeball with a twist! This event is a fun way to spread native wildflo... For this year's Earth Day celebration at Lake Chicot State Park, join the park interpreter and staff to play a friendly game of dodgeball with a twist! This event is a fun way to spread native wildflo...

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 celebrate Earth Day 2025 with us as we s... 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 celebrate Earth Day 2025 with us as we s...

Wetlands are an incredibly important part of our world for many reasons, one of which is because they provide food and shelter to many animals. Join us in the field next to the playground for some fun... Wetlands are an incredibly important part of our world for many reasons, one of which is because they provide food and shelter to many animals. Join us in the field next to the playground for some fun...

Learn about some of the different birds that soar over Devil’s Den State Park during the day and even at night with a park interpreter. Learn about some of the different birds that soar over Devil’s Den State Park during the day and even at night with a park interpreter.