Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our trails while backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics to follow, what to pack (and what not to!), how to properly distribute weight in a backpack, water
Join a park interpreter for an introduction to kayaking on the serene Maumelle River. This 2-hour kayak program is a fun and safe way to dip your toes into the world of water adventure and is a great learning opportunity. We will cover paddling safety, equipment and techniques, then embark on a
Explore the lives of bears! Learn fun facts about their habitat, diet, and behavior!
Fall is here! Why do some leaves change colors while others don't? Join a park interpreter to learn about the various tree species in the park and identify leaves by matching them to their corresponding trees!
Learn about all of the nocturnal critters that call Lake Sylvia home!
Learn the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by looking at their leaves. Create a fun leaf printing craft!
Take a guided sunrise hike with a park interpreter on the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail! See what interesting plants and wildlife you can find in the early morning! This trail is 0.8 mile and moderate with a slight incline. Make sure to bring water and good hiking shoes.
August is National Water Quality Month! Join a park interpreter to rediscover the importance of water quality, issues facing our water today, and ways you can help protect it for the future.
Join a park interpreter for an evening on the water. Discover the nocturnal side of Pinnacle Mountain State Park from a canoe. Reservations are required; call the visitor center to sign up today and provide life jacket sizes. Canoes hold two adults and one child per boat.
Skyscrapers typically make you think of big cities, but just think of all the people that live and work in those huge buildings. Now consider the towering trees of the forest as sky scrapers. They too host thousands of living things. Join a park interpreter on a short guided hike down the Kingfisher