Creek Critter Hike

A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle Trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures! Learn how they can tell us if the water is clean or polluted. Meet at the Van Winkle trailhead, and wear water shoes or old tennis shoes for

Ozark Mountain Bike Festival

<p>Since 1989, Devil's Den State Park has been celebrated as the birthplace of Arkansas mountain biking at the yearly gathering! Join Devil’s Den State Park and the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists for a family-friendly Saturday of exploring Monument Trails and making memories during the 36th Ozark Mountain</p>

Leave No Trace Tabletop

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choices you make when you are outside make a big difference. The Leave No Trace principles are important for all ages, but especially for girls and boys who are just
beginning to experience camping, hiking, and the outdoors in general. Come and go as you please. A 15-minute program begins every</p>

A Walk amongst the Fish

<p>Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle. <br></p>

The 10 Essentials Challenge

Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep you safe while exploring the Natural State. This is a come and go program.&nbsp;

Morning Bird Walk (Dardanelle Area)

Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park near the courtesy dock to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you've never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!

Insect Orchestra (Dardanelle Area)

Have you heard the music that the insects here at Lake Dardanelle State Park make in the evenings? Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to learn more about how insects make their music and help us create our own "insect orchestra."&nbsp;

Annual Birder Walk with Joe Neal

All birders, from experts to novices, are welcome to join us on this morning birder walk with NWA bird expert Joe Neal. May is peak migration, so we’ll be on the lookout for all the dazzling warblers, tanagers, vireos, and other migrant birds that can be seen at this time of year. Expect to walk 1

Nature Journals

Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn't have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and learn how to capture your memories without a camera. 

Wildlife Bingo

You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and discover some of the creatures that call this area home.&nbsp;

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