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!

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." 

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

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. 

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. 

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture that you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area near the weigh-in pavilion to learn about an early toy that was made by the early children and make one of your own. 

Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center to learn how to get started! The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though all ages are welcome) who care about nature, history, safety, and fun. You get to do neat stuff and

Fireflies light up our forests on summer nights, their lights serving as an intriguing form of communication. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn the secrets of these glowing beetles. This program is great for the entire family. 

You can learn a lot about a bird by just looking at their beaks. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to see the different ways birds use their beaks to eat.

Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join Park Interpreter<b> </b>Mystina to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what doesn’t belong at all. We will also explore the word “invasive” and see which plants and animals don’t belong in