Prospector Trail Guided Hike

Join a park interpreter at the <b>Prospector trailhead</b>, on the northwest side of the diamond search area,<b> </b>and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past! Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access this trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes

Ozark Chinquapin Tree Project

<p>Join us this Arbor Day as we celebrate trees, conservation, and a hopeful future for our forests! This year, we're thrilled to highlight a new and exciting project taking root in the park—the introduction of the Ozark chinquapin tree.</p><p>Once a mighty native of the Arkansas landscape, the Ozark</p>

Guided Night Bat Hike

<p>When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park superintendent for an exciting nighttime hike focusing on the history of bats at the park. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail explores the different adaptations that make our nocturnal animals like bats so</p>

Turtle Talk

Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join the park superintendent and staff at the visitor center as to discover some of the smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our three-toed box turtles, Johnny and Willy!

Tails and Trails Hike

<p>Join Park Superintendent Nathan along the Daisy Nature Creek Trial with your pup and enjoy a tail-wagging great time along our guided 1-mile hike! This is great for visitors and their furry friends to enjoy the outdoors while learning ways to assist your pet in various hiking modes. All dogs must be</p>

History through the Shadows Hike

<p>Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering
history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows
visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history, architecture,
and the way of life and death are illuminated and explained. Each site visited
will</p>

Boomtown Tour

Who was the Goat Woman? What was the Roughneck Special? Where was the Horseshoe Café? Join us at the museum and learn about our fascinating local history, as you explore the Boomtown Street gallery with the museum curator. Walk through 1920s Smackover. Experience the tumultuous times of the oil boom

Tinker Time for Kids

Bring your children to the museum to explore science and local history through a hands-on experience. Activities will include an exploration of the museum followed by a tinkering project using recycled materials. This program is designed for children ages 6 to 12 years, but all are welcome. Call the

Leave No Trace Workshop

Come to the trailhead to learn about the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace. Learning about Leave No Trace helps us be better stewards to our natural areas.

“Alice in Wonderland” Tea Party

<p>Several famous children's stories were written in the 19th century. By the late 19th century, "Alice Adventures in Wonderland" became a children's favorite in Washington and towns across Arkansas. Come and enjoy a fun (and slightly wacky) tea party inspired by this story written in 1865. Children</p>

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