Lights Out for the Birds

Bring your binoculars and join an interpreter for a walk and talk about migratory birds! Learn about the Mississippi Flyway and the birds who use it. Explore ways you can help our feathered friends travel safely, like turning off your lights at night.

Mammals of Cossatot River

Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the Falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with park interpreters! This is a come and go station.

Crater of Diamonds JEOPARDY!

Queue the theme music, we are playing <i>JEOPARDY</i>! See if you have what it takes to outwit your fellow competitors in this battle of the brains. Play as a team or an individual to find the questions to park-related answers.

The Hidden World of Fire and Ash Hike

Join a park interpreter at the trailhead to hike the Dam Mountain Trail to explore how fire, often misunderstood as purely destructive, plays a vital role in shaping the Ouachita Forest. You’ll discover how fire supports biodiversity, benefits wildlife, and maintains forest health. This thought

Rock Whisperers Hike

Join a park interpreter for this guided hike along the Dam Mountain Trail that uncovers the hidden stories written in stone. Discover how ancient oceans, rising mountains, and the forces of erosion shaped the landscape of Lake Catherine State Park. This hands-on program is perfect for ages 10 and up

Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour

<p>Join Park Superintendent Nathan on one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains at sunset by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Please sign-up in person at the visitor center or by calling (870) 398-4487 as reservations are limited for this lake adventure</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!

History through the Shadows (plus Surrey Ride)

<p>Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk and surrey ride 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</p>

Introduction to Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop

<p>This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the&nbsp;world of cooking in Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare a simple stew and bread and&nbsp;learn how to use and care for Dutch ovens. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.</p>

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