<p>Join the park interpreter on a fun-filled adventure to become a State Park Explorer! This interactive program is designed for kids ages 6–14 to explore what state parks are, learn how to stay safe, connect their hearts and minds to nature, practice Leave No Trace principles, and share their outdoor</p>

<p>Join us for a BioBlitz at Lake Frierson State Park! Learn how to use iNaturalist, explore different habitats, and help us document the incredible biodiversity right here in the park. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or a curious beginner, your observations help scientists and protect nature’s</p>

Join a park interpreter for the basics on a great hobby and recreational opportunity: fishing! No experience or equipment necessary, but feel free to bring your own gear if you've got it. It's Free Fishing Weekend, so <b>no license required</b> for those 16 and older! <i>#FreeFishingWeekend #FishArkansas </i><br />
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Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn about the multitude of products and foodstuffs that hunting and trapping provided to the early

Sometimes small fossils of ancient creatures can be found in the rocks along the White River here at Jacksonport State Park, and they are protected. Meet a park interpreter today and make a fish fossil that you can take home. Choose your favorite fish and we'll show you how to do it! Prepare to get

Step into the past of Jackson County and discover the economic power of King Cotton. This white gold was the economic backbone of the south during the 19th century and allowed the people of Jackson County to thrive through various products that would influence and be influenced by this cash crop

Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and inexperienced, many difficulties were faced by the Jackson Guard during the Civil War. Join a park interpreter

Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of uses for the mussel shells. Most especially, learn about the most coveted prize of all – the

Are you up for the Scavenger Hunt Challenge? Join a park interpreter for a hike and game combined. Along the trail we’ll be on the lookout for many different items, animals, and colors found in nature. This easy ½-mile hike/game takes is fun for the entire family, please wear sturdy shoes and bring

With their fathers, brothers, and husbands gone off to fight in the Civil War, Southern women had to do not only their own housework, but learn to take on the jobs of their male relatives, too! Join a park interpreter to discover how these brave and resourceful women managed the upheaval and