Critter Quest on the Monument Trail

<strong></strong>Join a park interpreter for a quick adventure into nature’s hidden corners. We’ll search high and low - peeking under rocks, check trees, and explore the forest floor to uncover tiny creatures like insects and reptiles. Perfect for all ages, this short 0.25-mile hike sparks big curiosity! Wear

Explore the Forest from the Roots to the Leaves

Let’s check out the park's vertical world—from the shadowy forest floor to the sunlit canopy above on an intermediate section of the Outlaw Loop. Along the way, we’ll uncover the unique layers that shape woodland ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Bring plenty of water, comfortable

Shooting Stars at Sunset Point

The peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower is fast approaching, and Mount Nebo State Park is a great place to watch it from! Meet a park interpreter at Sunset Point to uncover the history and mystery behind meteor showers and learn tips on how to get the most out of your shooting star-gazing

Fashion a Fish

Join a park interpreter in the visitor center orientation room to learn about the wide variety of shapes and sizes of fish that live in Lake Dardanelle due to its health and diversity. After you discover the reasons for their shapes you can create a fish of your own.&nbsp;

How Long Will It Last?

You may be surprised to discover how long it takes for some of our trash to break down. Meet a park interpreter to find out more and what we can do to cut back on trash!<br>
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Hooray for Hummingbirds Tabletop

Join a park interpreter on our front porch as we observe the hummingbirds at our feeding station and learn more about these amazing birds as they prepare to migrate south for the winter. A 15-minute program will start every half hour, and you are welcome to make a hummingbird craft. Come and go as

The 10 Essentials Look and Learn Table

Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Stop by the park interpreter's Look and Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep you safe while exploring the Natural State.&nbsp;

Lookin' for Tiny Critters

Tiny creatures are hiding all around Devil’s Den State Park—some beneath rocks, others tucked in tree bark or rustling in the leaves. Join a park interpreter on a thrilling critter-hunting adventure as we track down insects, arachnids, and other small surprises that call this park home. You never

Call of the Wild

Some animal calls are very familiar while others are rather vague and when they all mix, it can be difficult to pick them out. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn a few of the animal calls you could hear at Lake Dardanelle State Park.<br>
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National Public Lands Day

Join Lake Dardanelle State Park for National Public Lands Day and the annual Great Arkansas Cleanup. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Contact the visitor center at (479) 967-5516 for project sign-up information. Lunch is provided

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