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Promethea Silkmoth Video

Lake Fort Smith State Park in western Arkansas offers a variety of habitats for many different wild creatures. The forest here is a perfect home for the extraordinarily large promethea silkmoth, Callosamia promethea. At nearly four inches, the adults’ wings exhibit extraordinary camouflage to avoid predators.

Animal Crossroads Video

May 2020

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Jonathan Wirges

Mount Magazine State Park is crisscrossed by over 15 miles of trails, connecting beautiful overlooks, tranquil forests, and the highest point in the state. Visitors from all over find their way across these trails and not just humans. Wildlife finds their way all over the park, year-round, using their own pathways. Their trails may not be as well-marked but are just as...

Help Us Protect Your Arkansas State Parks

Apr 2020

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Monika Rued

Lake Catherine State Park Superintendent Cheryl Vincent goes over Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Thank you in advance for helping us protect your Arkansas State Parks.

Physical Distancing at Arkansas State Parks

Mar 2020

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Monika Rued

It's important during this COVID-19 health emergency, that we all practice social "physical" distancing and follow CDC guidelines. Park Interpreter Matthew shows us some best practices while visiting state parks and other natural areas.

Park interpreter Matthew holding a stick showing six feet distance

Safely Using Trails and Outdoor Spaces During COVID-19 Event

Mar 2020

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Joe Jacobs

Arkansas State Parks remain open at this time to provide needed outdoor spaces for our guests. While we have some diminished services, the parks are open for day-use activities including hiking, running, cycling, fishing, paddling, wildlife watching, etc. It’s vital that people find ways to engage in physical activity and be out in nature during this time; the benefits to...

Eagle Tours

Feb 2020

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

One of the most awe-inspiring birds you can witness is the Bald Eagle. Once endangered, the Bald Eagle has made an encouraging comeback and now nests along rivers and lakeshores throughout the state. Now, you can find our national emblem in dozens of sites across Arkansas, particularly along shores of lakes and rivers. The most common time to experience Bald Eagle...

Eagle Watch Tours at Arkansas State Parks

Live Music in the Craft Village - David & Renee Wright

Daytime Performers - David & Renee Wright

Join local musicians from the Ozarks as they perform an unplugged, old-time
folk or roots music concert at the Blacksmith Stage in artisan Craft Village at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m.,
and 3:45 p.m.

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Dutch Oven Breakfast

Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join park staff for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, and learn how to make an easy Dutch oven delight. Don’t miss your chance to relive a part of history and get a sample of this tasty recipe!

Night Sounds

Is it a frog or a cricket? What are the sounds of spring? Are they different from the sounds that we hear in the fall? Join a park interpreter for this wonderfully illustrated program on the sounds that you hear at night.

Events Roundup: Spring and Summer in Arkansas

Sep 2025

Learn Dutch oven cooking, paddle downstream or practice your bird calls — but most importantly, get outside as Arkansas warms up with these festivals and ongoing activities.

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