Hidden Creatures

Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting, and sometimes just for style. But, animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to see some pictures of these animals doing what they do best, blending in with nature, and see

Pioneer Play

Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center so you can discover what pioneer kids did to pass the time while the exploration and progress of their parents forged the culture you find here today.

Marsh Mystery

<p>As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We have to be careful when enjoying these opportunities that we don’t affect others. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across form the visitor center and</p>

Turtles Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to many turtles, both on land and in the water. Visit the park interpreter’s Look &amp; Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about the turtles that make this park their home.

Reptiles of the River

Lake Dardanelle is home to variety of wildlife, but do you ever wonder just what there is out there in the river? Are there snakes, is that a snapping turtle? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to learn the reptiles of the river.

Insect Orchestra

Have you heard the music the insects here at Lake Dardanelle State Park make in the evenings? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn more about how insects make their music and help us create our own “insect orchestra.”<br>

Wearable Water Cycle

As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. Discover the many stops a drop of water makes on its journey through the water cycle. The possibilities are endless. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across

Frog Life Cycle Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park’s plentiful habitats provide a place for frogs to grow at all stages of their life cycle. Visit the park interpreter’s Look &amp; Learn Table at the visitor center to learn more about the transformation our frogs make and create your own frog to take home. <br>
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Lake Cruise

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour, but space is limited. <b>You must</b>

2025 Pollinator Week: Beautiful Butterflies

Arkansas has many different butterflies, but how do identify them? Meet a park interpreter to discover some helpful tips and tricks to identifying butterflies.&nbsp;

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