From late October through part of November, meteor showers can sometimes be viewed in the foreground of the Orion constellation. These are remnants of Halley’s comet, which passes through our inner solar system every 76 years. Take advantage of Mount Magazine’s dark skies and try to spot some
<p>Mount Magazine’s exceptionally dark skies make for exceptionally bright stars. Witness stunning light that has taken an unfathomably long journey to be enjoyed by you from Cameron Bluff Overlook! Feel free to bring binoculars, telescopes, insect repellant, and lawn chairs to this program.</p>
Try to catch a glimpse the Geminid meteor shower at its peak! Mount Magazine State Park offers some of the darkest skies in Arkansas and is a great place<br>
to experience this special event. Be sure to dress in winter-appropriate clothes!
Meet a park interpreter to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
A few times a year, meteor showers grace our night skies with spectacular light shows. Stargaze with a park interpreter as you watch for meteors from the Perseids Meteor Shower, which peaks tonight and often provides an average of one streak of light per minute. Feel free to bring binoculars
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and landscape. Meet at the overlook behind the visitor center. At the conclusion of the program, you may continue the hike
In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an informal presentation and chat about the history and art of spinning and lace making. Meet at the
Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
<p>Mount Magazine State Park's very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park. This program aims to explore your</p>
Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join a park interpreter to touch some real furs and discover the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.