The Ouachita mountains at Lake Catherine State Park are a treasure trove of rocks for you to discover! Meet Park Interpreter Jaden at the trailhead to dive deeper into the cultural and geological wonders of the rocks that help shape our experiences here at the park.
Enrich your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. We will take the easy 1/2-mile short cut to the falls. Bring a writing utensil, water, and wear comfortable walking shoes.
The difference between a great fishing experience and a sour fishing experience at Lake Catherine State Park may rely on your knowledge of knots. Join Park Interpreter Jaden to discover how to make your fishing trips here a time to remember! This program will be at the picnic tables near the nature
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter outside the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
Silently, swiftly and skillfully, owls fly over our heads at night. Have you ever wondered why owls are so different from other birds? Learn about the interesting adaptation of owls that help our nocturnal feathered friends to hunt at night.
Do you know the difference between a sweet gum and an oak? Join the park interpreter for a short walk to the boardwalk and back on Crane's Fly Trail and discover some of the trees that are found at Logoly State Park. Hiking shoes, water, and insect repellent are recommended for this .5-mile walk.
<p>Are you ready to
explore? Bring your young children to the Arkansas Museum of Natural
Resources for the monthly “Tinkering for Tots” program. This activity is
geared towards children ages 1-5. Through stories, music,
movement and hands-on projects, children will learn about science and
local history</p>
<p>Are you ready to
explore? Bring your young children to the Arkansas Museum of Natural
Resources for the monthly “Tinkering for Tots” program. This activity is
geared towards children ages 1-5. Through stories, music,
movement and hands-on projects, children will learn about science and
local history</p>
<p>Are you ready to
explore? Bring your young children to the Arkansas Museum of Natural
Resources for the monthly “Tinkering for Tots” program. This activity is
geared towards children ages 1-5. Through stories, music,
movement and hands-on projects, children will learn about science and
local history</p>
Drop in to the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park Interpreters will be available to give brief programs; help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place.