<p>Discover the people and events that
shaped this area before and after it became a state park on this van tour of
Hobbs State Park. A park interpreter will drive you to several locations while sharing our
local history. There is no charge for this event. Space is limited to 7 people. <b>Registration
is</b></p>
<p>We will begin with an indoor program about
light pollution and how it impacts wildlife, presented by Kent Marts and
Molly Ussery. Weather and cloud cover permitting, outdoor viewing will begin
about 9 p.m. with good views for the constellation Scorpius, the
Big Dipper, and several Messier (deep</p>
Why does Lake Dardanelle have such a healthy bass population? The health of this fishery is partially due to the good conservation practices of the staff at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room, they will talk about fish and how we can better
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this program designed to give visitors the chance to experience some parks residents and learn to identify them.
The Arkansas River witnessed Cherokees move into the river valley and their forced removal during the Trail of Tears. Join a park interpreter at the kayak launch for a paddle tour history of the area and how the ever-changing Arkansas River has played a role. Registration is required, sign up at the
Join a park interpreter for a 2/3-mile round trip hike (1/3-mile each way) that includes a scenic and shallow crossing over Lee Creek. On the other side, a campfire awaits with s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first
Join a park Interpreter at the open pavilion to learn the basic about camping. Set yourself up to make some great memories with family or friends.
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before removal, long before this area was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn some of the games they played to pass the time and develop their hunting skills
When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and see what you can determine about the game scene in the
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center 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!