Spring Splashin'

<p>Join a park interpreter for some splashing in the spring! Cool off while learning about the tiny organisms (macroinvertebrates) that call Withrow Springs State Park home. Learn about the role that these creatures play in keeping our park ecosystem healthy. Everyone will have the opportunity to catch</p>

Feel the Furs

Have you ever wondered what a bear felt like? What about a bobcat? Join a park interpreter to learn about the mammals of Withrow Springs State Park. Featuring our park fur collection, this program allows participants a rare chance to feel the furs of these magnificent animals.

War Eagle Hike

<p>Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the iconic War Eagle Creek Trail. This 1.5-mile, looped trail features an overlook of the War Eagle Creek and the opportunity to experience the forests of Withrow Springs State Park. Sturdy footwear, water, and insect repellant are recommended!</p><br>

Campfire Stories

<p>Join a park interpreter around the campfire for a fun evening of storytelling. Hear the history of Withrow Springs State Park and connect with the Ozarks through local legends and spooky stories! All ages welcome! Bring your family and some chairs for a good time!</p><br>

Nature Craft: Snake Plate

Join a park interpreter for some educational crafting! Learn about the role that snakes play in their local food webs and why they are necessary for the health of an ecosystem. Afterwards, participants will have the opportunity to craft their own snake spiral mobile using supplies provided. Model it

Creature Feature: Vultures!

This creature feature highlights our feathered friend, the vulture! Harbingers of death or a cleansing marvel? You decide! Frequently seen soaring above, two species of vulture call Withrow Springs State Park home. Join a park interpreter to learn about these birds as well as their role in the park

Dogwood Trail Hike

<p>Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Dogwood Trail. Starting at the trailhead located off of AR Hwy 23, this easy/moderate, 0.75-mile hike gives guests a taste of the natural beauty that Withrow Springs State Park has to offer. Featuring a natural spring, wildflowers and beautiful</p>

Owl Prowl

<p>"Who" wants to learn about owls? Perfectly adapted to hunt at night, the owls that live in the park help maintain balance within the ecosystem. Join a park interpreter for a nighttime trek on the Forest Trail in search of these amazing predators. We will discuss the adaptations that make them both</p>

Creature Feature: Spiders!

<p>This creature feature highlights spiders! Are they creepy crawlies or wonderous web weavers? You decide! Found inside and outside, these tiny arachnids are truly unavoidable. Join a park interpreter to learn about the benefits we get from these amazing animals and learn some tips to better coexist. </p><br>

Forest Trail Hike

<b></b><p>Join a park interpreter for a guided stroll through the woods. Meet at the Forest trailhead located across from the campground for a 1.5-mile hike. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the oak and hickory forests on this leisurely out-and-back hike. Sturdy footwear, water, and insect repellant are</p>

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