Great American Cleanup at Lake Fort Smith State Park

The Keep America Beautiful® Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program taking place annually in thousands of communities nationwide. Help keep Lake Fort Smith State Park beautiful by participating in a cleanup around the park and lake. Sign-in at the visitor center

Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater

Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might encounter while you adventure through the outdoor world of Magazine State Park. This program will

Snail Snot

Snot, slime, or mucus? Is there a difference
and why are snails covered in it? What is their purpose in the park? Join Park
Interpreter Kara to uncover the slimy secrets of snails!<br><br><br>

A Bird's Buffet

Which bird eats what? Join a park interpreter for a fun&nbsp;activity while discovering how different birds use their special adaptations to&nbsp;eat certain foods.

Kids' Fishing Derby

Join us for the 2025 Kids' Fishing Derby here at Devil's Den State Park. This event is free and for children 15 years old and under being accompanied by an adult guardian. Registration for the derby begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Café Pavilion. Fishing begins after registration at 9 a.m. Be sure to

35th Annual Bat-O-Rama

It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world, BATS! Join us this weekend for the 35th Annual Bat-O-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn why these animals are so amazing. For more details about each individual program, be sure to check our

Catch of the Day

Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake Dardanelle State Park’s role in maintaining that. You

Color Walk

The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things. Thanks to Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats, you can discover just how bright and colorful the world around you is. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center for this easy color walk.

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