Sunset Lake Cruise

<p>Enjoy Lake Fort Smith's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls and sunset on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. <b>Preregistration is required and space is limited.</b> <b>Register and pay at the marina before 3 p.m</b></p>

Meet a Critter

<p>There are many animals that live in&nbsp;Lake Fort Smith State Park. Stop by the visitor center Exhibit Room where a park interpreter has a critter for you to meet up close!<b></b></p><br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>

Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend

Find out what fish are swimming in Lake Fort Smith! Enjoy the free fishing weekend in Arkansas and Lake Fort Smith State Park without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply, including daily limits, slot limits and length limits must be observed. Children and

Nature Bingo

Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>

Lookin' for Tiny Critters

We may not always know it, but there are tiny living things all around us. Join a park interpreter to uncover the many insects, arachnids, and other tiny critters that secretly make Lake Fort Smith State Park their home.<br>

Let's Go Birding!

Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are provided. Bring birding field guides if you have them.&nbsp;

Fishing Derby

<p>Find out what fish are swimming in Lake Fort Smith! All ages can enjoy the free fishing weekend in Arkansas and Lake Fort Smith State Park without fishing licenses. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply: daily limits, slot limits, and length limits must be observed.<br /> </p><p>Kids and families can participate</p>

Woodland Birding Hike

The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these interesting birds and listen to their songs. Bring your binoculars, field guides, and checklists if you

Nifty Nests

Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join a park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own style of home.

Creek Crawl

Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. Join a park interpreter to walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. Wear shoes you wouldn’t mind getting wet.

Subscribe to Northwest