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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 populatio... 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 populatio...

Ever wonder what wildlife are up to, where they're going or where they've been? Join a park interpreter for a lesson on native species of the park, how to identify some common tracks and learn a... Ever wonder what wildlife are up to, where they're going or where they've been? Join a park interpreter for a lesson on native species of the park, how to identify some common tracks and learn a...

Spring is here and that means it’s time for most wild animals to start their new families! But what should you do if you find a wild animal baby? Discover the answer as well as the secret of how their... Spring is here and that means it’s time for most wild animals to start their new families! But what should you do if you find a wild animal baby? Discover the answer as well as the secret of how their...

Join a park interpreter to explore the vibrant wildlife at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Take a mile long hike on the Lake Sylvia Trail to see what animal evidence we can find! Learn about the wildlife... Join a park interpreter to explore the vibrant wildlife at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Take a mile long hike on the Lake Sylvia Trail to see what animal evidence we can find! Learn about the wildlife...

Learn about the beautiful wildflowers that grow at Lake Sylvia in the springtime. View examples of these plants and learn facts about them. Use a flower field guide to identify the plants found at the... Learn about the beautiful wildflowers that grow at Lake Sylvia in the springtime. View examples of these plants and learn facts about them. Use a flower field guide to identify the plants found at the...

Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about these magn... Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about these magn...

There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover who they are and what cl... There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover who they are and what cl...

Let’s take action against littering by cleaning one of your Arkansas State Parks. The Plum Bayou site has been used by mankind for over 1,300 years. Over that time period this land has seen a lo... Let’s take action against littering by cleaning one of your Arkansas State Parks. The Plum Bayou site has been used by mankind for over 1,300 years. Over that time period this land has seen a lo...

Join a park interpreter for a spooky evening walk amongst the headstones of the Pioneer Cemetery. In the stillness of night, we’ll uncover tales of early settlers; some rooted in fact, others in... Join a park interpreter for a spooky evening walk amongst the headstones of the Pioneer Cemetery. In the stillness of night, we’ll uncover tales of early settlers; some rooted in fact, others in...

Strange things lurk in the Ouachita National Forest, and not everything is easily explained. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail as we investigate mysterious forest ... Strange things lurk in the Ouachita National Forest, and not everything is easily explained. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail as we investigate mysterious forest ...