Campfire Treats and Trivia

Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a flashlight, and insect repellent

Afternoon Kayak Tour

<p>Join a park interpreter and spend the afternoon exploring beautiful Beaver Lake while learning the basics of kayaking. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan
to the launch site. All equipment is provided. Space is limited to 10
people. Bring a bottle of water, insect repellent, and dress for</p>

Amphibians and Reptiles of Hobbs Tabletop

<p>Meet some of our live animal&nbsp;“ambassadors” and discover how their relatives are an important part of the&nbsp;forest habitat at Hobbs State Park.<b> </b>A 15-minute program will start every&nbsp;half hour. Come and go as you please.<b></b></p>

Friends of Hobbs Speaker Series: Arthropods in Music

Our speaker is Austin Jones, professor of entomology with the University
of Arkansas, who is always informative and entertaining. His talk will
highlight some of the many connections between bugs, people and music. Insects
and other arthropods, including many found right here in The Natural State

Hobbs Hiking Club for Adults

<p>Join a park interpreter for our monthly hike for adults on the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy outdoor recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the opportunity to socialize. Bring a friend and meet some new ones! Dogs are welcome if they are leashed and not</p>

Critter Quest on the Monument Trail

<strong></strong>Join a park interpreter for a quick adventure into nature’s hidden corners. We’ll search high and low - peeking under rocks, check trees, and explore the forest floor to uncover tiny creatures like insects and reptiles. Perfect for all ages, this short 0.25-mile hike sparks big curiosity! Wear

Explore the Forest from the Roots to the Leaves

Let’s check out the park's vertical world—from the shadowy forest floor to the sunlit canopy above on an intermediate section of the Outlaw Loop. Along the way, we’ll uncover the unique layers that shape woodland ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Bring plenty of water, comfortable

Shooting Stars at Sunset Point

The peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower is fast approaching, and Mount Nebo State Park is a great place to watch it from! Meet a park interpreter at Sunset Point to uncover the history and mystery behind meteor showers and learn tips on how to get the most out of your shooting star-gazing

Fashion a Fish

Join a park interpreter in the visitor center orientation room to learn about the wide variety of shapes and sizes of fish that live in Lake Dardanelle due to its health and diversity. After you discover the reasons for their shapes you can create a fish of your own.&nbsp;

How Long Will It Last?

You may be surprised to discover how long it takes for some of our trash to break down. Meet a park interpreter to find out more and what we can do to cut back on trash!<br>
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