Lake Dardanelle State Park’s plentiful habitats provide a place for frogs to grow at all stages of their life cycle. Visit the park interpreter’s look & learn table at the visitor center to learn more about the transformation frogs make.
Join a park interpreter for a gentle walk around Lake Devil as we observe the birdlife. Learn to identify local species by sight and sound, discover interesting bird behaviors, and enjoy the beauty of the lake. All ages and abilities are welcome — binoculars encouraged!
Join a park interpreter and learn the basics of using our state cooking vessel as we try four different recipes. Fee includes instruction, lunch, and a Dutch oven cooking guidebook. This workshop is limited to 14 participants. Registration and pre-payment are required by March 26. Call (479) 789
Enjoy a yummy Dutch oven treat, paired with rich stories the history of Dutch oven cooking. Simple, sweet, and steeped in heritage, it’s the perfect way to start your sleepy Sunday morning.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about these magnificent creatures!
Hobbs State Park is dominated by forests made up of various tree species, including the now rare Ozark chinquapin. Learn about these TREE-mendous providers of food, shelter, and oxygen as well as other important products for us and many forest creatures just in time for Arkansas Arbor Day, March
Listen to legends that shaped this region, creating new memories from stories that have been passed down. Bring a flashlight.
Take the opportunity to view the night sky above Devil’s Den State Park. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring some lawn chairs or some blankets for sitting.
A compass can make your outdoor adventure safer, but only if you know how to use it. Join the park interpreter to learn the basics of compass use and see how fast you can get through the compass course.
This 1.5-mile hike, led by a park interpreter, will showcase the rolling hills, valleys, and bluffs of the Ozarks. We’ll discuss the history of the Shaddox family and discover some secrets of the karst landscape along the trail. This hike is moderately strenuous. Dress appropriately and bring water