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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
The beauty below your feet at Lake Frierson State Park changes with every step you take. Join the park interpreter for a wildflower walk. Venture along the Dogwood Lane trail (0.5 miles) and out to the field to see what is growing in the park and...
4815 AR Hwy 161 South
Scott, AR 72142
United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
8047 Hwy. 166 South
Pocahontas, AR 72455
United States
Celebrate the story of U.S. independence in a place that saw the country's 50th anniversary! 200 years ago, the town of Davidsonville was home of the first federal land office in Arkansas, the place where pioneers could purchase surveyed government...
