Snakes are important to the ecosystem, and many that live in Arkansas make Crowley’s Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and get a chance to meet one!

Ever wanted to take up camping, but just didn’t know where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of camping such as tent setup, campfire building, campground cooking and other tips and tricks. This workshop is by reservation only. Please stop by our visitor center to sign up or call

Many myths and misconceptions surround our local wildlife. Are you really as blind as a bat? Do you take advice from a groundhog that predicts seasons? Do you still think that wart came from a frog or toad? Discover the answers to these and other animal myths.&nbsp;<br>

What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake Frierson? Join a park interpreter in this hands-on activity to discover and discuss the roles of Lake Frierson's macroinvertebrates. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty! Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended.&nbsp;

Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour (weather permitting). Your guide will discuss kayaking basics, and you will get to experience Lake Charles State Park from the water. Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water and wear weather

Join a park interpreter for an outdoor game of ninepins! This ancestor of bowling was extremely popular in the time of Davidsonville, so bring the whole family and find out why people loved it enough to name whole towns after it (Bowling Green, Kentucky, for example). <br>

Cotton&nbsp;plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into&nbsp;cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine built an entire industry in the past and even today helps make&nbsp;your favorite t-shirt possible.<br>
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One of the best ways to enjoy the lake at sunset is from inside a kayak. Whether it be paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. No previous paddling experience is necessary. Your guide will

Join a park interpreter in the exhibit area of the visitor center to learn more about one way to make a living in Arkansas Territory! Fur trapping and trading was an important part of the economy in historic Davidsonville's time, and there are many different animals whose pelts were used for

<p>Before the invention of the synthetic dyes we use now, people used the plants, minerals, and sometimes the animals around them to color their clothes. Join a park interpreter to learn more about how the people of Davidsonville used local plants to dye yarn and fabric, and how you can do the same</p>