Sunset Kayak Tour

Want to relax in a kayak while watching the sunset colors dance on the open water? Join a park interpreter for a sunset kayak tour on Lake Bailey. This is a special opportunity to go kayaking on the lake after boathouse hours. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. There is a first

A World of Colors

Nature is full of beautiful colors, and with those come a web of lies and deceit! Join us in the visitor center to be put to the test as we look at the many ways wildlife use colors for camouflage and mimicry to survive their environments. Do you have what it takes to find your prey?

Sunrise Hike on the West Summit Trail

Embark with a park interpreter as we hike to the summit of Pinnacle Mountain, the tallest peak in our park, before the trails open to catch a magnificent sunrise over the Arkansas river valley. This hike is 1.5-miles round trip and strenuous. Sturdy shoes, a water bottle and a flashlight are

National S'mores Day

Join park staff from Pinnacle Mountain State Park and Lake Sylvia at the Lake Sylvia day-use area as we celebrate National S'mores Day! Delve into the rich history of making s'mores while camping and continue the tradition by make some of our own! S'mores supplies are provided, but we recommend

Rocky Valley Trail Guided Hike

Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along our Rocky Valley Trail. Discover some of the plants and animals that call our park home and view the park during our chilly winter season. Bring plenty of water and come wearing sturdy shoes for this 1.5-mile moderate hike.

Colors of the Soil

There's so much more to the soil than what meets the eye. Join a park interpreter to uncover some soil-loving critters and get your hands dirty to discover what's beneath us. Bring plenty of water, outdoor shoes, and insect repellent!

Leave No Trace When Camping

Camping is a lot of fun! But it can sometimes get a little messy. The Seven Principles of <em>Leave No Trace</em> provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. Join a park interpreter to learn about these principles when out camping and how they can help

Campground Basics!

Come join us for Camping Skills Weekend to learn some campground basics! Join a park interpreter to gather a packing list, learn how to pitch a tent, and remember some Leave No Trace principles to top off the morning.

Early Morning Sunrise Bird Hike

Join a park interpreter for an early morning birding hike up the West Summit Trail. Together, we'll listen for birdcalls, look for feathered friends, and watch the sunrise at the peak of Pinnacle Mountain. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and plenty of water for this hard 0.75-mile hike up to the summit.

Natural Observations

Join a park interpreter to create your very own observations book! Connect with nature through this crafty, 30-minute program along the 1/2-mile Arkansas Arboretum Trail. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and insect repellent for this fun activity!

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