100 State Park Drive
Russellville, AR 72802
United States
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer views of birds and wildlife, all from the safety of your boat. To join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak, sign up at the visitor center (479-967-5516) at...
Join a park interpreter for our monthly Nature Club meeting! At this program we will discuss the many birds that call Lake Sylvia home. View taxidermy examples and listen to their calls. Then, we will take a 0.5-mile hike on the old cabin trail to...
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to put your knot tying skills to the test. Knots are useful in a number of outdoor recreation adventures, and this is a fun way to ensure you are prepared and confident for safety wherever you...
100 State Park Drive
Russellville, AR 72802
United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure...
1032 Park Avenue
Mountain View, AR 72560
United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
5752 State Park Lane
Harrisburg, AR 72432
United States
One of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak. Whether it's paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. No previous paddling...
100 State Park Drive
Russellville, AR 72802
United States
The Arkansas River creates many opportunities for enjoyment as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle. What lives in the lake besides fish and turtles? We will meet at the kayak beach and seine for macro-invertebrates and see who is living in the lake...
Join the park interpreter to reel in some fun. This program is designed for fishing beginners. Learn the basics of fishing, fish living in Lake Frierson, and then put your new skills into practice out on the lake. Fishing poles and bait will be...
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave Trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
490 Toltec Mounds Road
Scott, AR 72142
United States
The Plum Bayou Culture built this unique mound complex over 1,000 years ago. Activities at this ceremonial center may have included games, feasts, and other special celebrations. Visitors will have an opportunity to play a Native American game...
2542 Hwy. 257
Lake Village, AR 71653
United States
Join the park interpreter for one of nature’s most captivating displays: the nighttime dance of North America’s fireflies. Explore the park after dark, revisit a classic pastime of American youth by catching fireflies, and help uncover what little is...
2542 Hwy. 257
Lake Village, AR 71653
United States
Learn to navigate the sky over Lake Chicot like an astronomer! Join a park interpreter for the Hubble Night Sky Challenge, where you will get hands-on experience using a star wheel to find your way among the constellations visible above Lake Chicot...
