Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? What about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.

Lake Catherine State Park is home to many wildflowers. Meet a park interpreter outside the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn about the beautiful flowers that grow here. 

Butterfly or moth? What's the difference? Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to find out! Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own butterfly or moth. 

Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a creative introduction to identifying venomous and non-venomous snakes! Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own snake spiral.

Join a park interpreter at the trailhead to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of animal tracks and furs to identify some of the animals found here at the park. 

Ready for a creative journey into nature? Join a park interpreter for a leisurely hike along the Slunger Creek Nature Trail, using your senses to fuel your very own poetry writing! This hike will take about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water. 

Drop in to the nature cabin to discover the wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs; help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place.

Take a cosmic journey without leaving Earth! Follow the Spring Trail as we explore a scale model of the solar system, stopping at each planet along the way. With a little imagination and stunning Ouachita Mountain views, you'll gain a new perspective on our place in space. Wear closed-toe shoes and

What moths flutter through Queen Wilhelmina State Park at night? Join a park interpreter for a glowing gathering of these fascinating nighttime visitors. With just a few simple tools, we’ll attract moths for an up-close look while spending the hour talking moth facts, identifying species, and

What makes owls such incredible nocturnal predators? Join a park interpreter to explore the unique adaptations that set these birds apart, from silent flight to piercing vision. Discover the owls of Arkansas and see just how owl-mazing nature can be!