Cossatot River State Park is home to many shapes and sizes of our feathered friends. How much do you know about the birds of the park? Join a park interpreter on the Waterleaf Trail to learn about birds and look for signs of who has been flying. This...
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, bring...
100 State Park Drive
Russellville, AR 72802
United States
How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages welcome!
1200 Catherine Park Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
United States
Join a park interpreter to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. No prior paddling experience is necessary but you should be...
209 State Park Rd
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
United States
Do your part to help clean up Crater of Diamonds State Park! We're hosting our annual cleanup even, in conjunction with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission's fall Great Arkansas Cleanup campaign. Volunteers can sign up beginning at 9 a.m. to help...
Meet a park interpreter as we traverse along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we go. This hike is 0.5-mile round trip and is on a...
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends. We will discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the White Oak trailhead...
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74
West Fork, AR 72774
United States
Want to help out the park in a unique way? Meet the Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists and other volunteers to work on our native plant gardens around the park. Gloves will be available to use, but supplies are limited.
Have you ever wanted to try kayaking but wanted a few tips? The best way to learn is to try it out with a guide! We will begin with some brief tips before giving you a chance to hop in a boat. Life jackets and paddles will be provided but all persons...
103 Franklin Street
Washington, AR 71862
United States
Cemeteries are important parts of our community history. Learn how to properly care for and clean tombstones with the park curator, and how to do research of cemeteries with the archival manager of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives. This hands...
Come enjoy a leisurely half-mile hike on the Sinking Stream Trail while we listen for the melodic call of the wood thrush. Learn the habits and biology of this unique bird while we enjoy taking in the sights and sounds of the forest. Meet at the Van...
Help Keep Arkansas Beautiful by volunteering at Mount Magazine State Park! This project will involve litter pickup on trails and roadsides. Volunteers are encouraged to carry water, sunscreen, bug spray, as well as dress in seasonally appropriate...
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74
West Fork, AR 72774
United States
Learn the basics of nature photography and put your skills to the test as we walk along a 1-mile section of the intermediate Devil’s Racetrack! Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water and insect repellant, and your camera.
