Owl Pellet Dissection

Join the park interpreters in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. This is a fascinating, sanitary hands-on activity for all ages!

Watercolor Bugs

Cossatot River State Park is home to many tiny, crawly creatures that have colorful features and patterns. Think of a red ladybug with spots, or a beetle with a smooth, green body. Join a park interpreter to learn about parts of a bug and create your own bug watercolor art to take home. No

Birding Hike

Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All levels of experience welcome. This is a 2-mile roundtrip hike rated moderate to strenuous.<br><br>

Plant Parts

What do the words stem, anther, stigma, and petal have in common? They are all parts of a flower! Dive into the world of pollination and explore the anatomy of Cossatot River State Park's wildflowers with a park interpreter.

Snakes of Cossatot River

Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home as a souvenir of your park visit!

4th of July Daisy Bicycle Parade

Join us at the playground for a special 4th of July campground bike parade! Participants may bring their bicycle to decorate it in festive 4th of July colors, then the group will depart from the playground and do a tour of the campground. There will be time to take pictures with family and friends

Dutch Oven Cooking Series: Campfire Nachos

Ready to learn how to cook some delicious nachos just by using a Dutch oven? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking, including how to care for and season a Dutch oven. Watch an easy campfire nacho recipe be made before your eyes, then sit down for a snack. Feel free to

A Home for a Black Bear

The American black bear relies on quality habitat in order to thrive and call Arkansas their home. Join park interpreters to discover the ins and outs of the life of a black bear and investigate the vital components of their habitat.

Christmas Open House

<p>DeGray Lake Resort State Park invites you
to celebrate the holiday season in the comfort of the park's beautiful lodge. Come
in from the cold to make a nature-themed craft or tree ornament while enjoying
complimentary refreshments near the lodge’s picturesque fireplace! The warmth
of a roaring fire</p>

Owl Prowl

"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to discuss these hunters of the night and call to owls to see if they respond. This walk is less than 1-mile round trip.

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