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.
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...
1200 Catherine Park Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
How well do you know Arkansas mammals? Test your knowledge with this fun, self-guided quiz at the visitor center. Stop by anytime during opening hours and see how many facts you can get right!
506 East Douglas Street
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
United States
Join a park interpreter for a walk around the 1-mile trail to learn more about the extraordinary history history of the Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at Hindman Hall.
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74
West Fork, AR 72774
United States
Embark on a 2.5-mile guided hike through Fossil Flats Trail, where the ancient past is etched into the landscape. As we traverse the exposed creek bed, you’ll encounter hundreds if not thousands, of marine fossils embedded in the limestone, offering...
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species, large and small. Join the Daisy State Park staff at the visitor center to discover some of our smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our rescued...
16728 West State Hwy. 155
Dardanelle, AR 72834
United States
Get hands-on with nature's most fascinating leftovers at this interactive discovery table. Explore real skulls, jaws, and paw prints to uncover how animals eat, move, and survive in the wild. Discover the hidden stories these "wild remains" can tell...
5451 Mountain Pine Rd
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures! Learn how they can tell us if the water is clean or polluted. Meet at the Van Winkle Trailhead...
8047 Hwy. 166 South
Pocahontas, AR 72455
United States
Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine helps make your favorite t-shirt possible. This is a come-and-go event, guests may drop in and...
5451 Mountain Pine Rd
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
United States
The “healing” waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past and they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the “World’s Wonder Waters.” Meet at the Three...
Gall-y, what is that thing on that leaf? Join a park Interpreter for a lesson on these strange growths (galls) on trees and what they have in correlation to famous historic documents. The answer might surprise you. You can also try your hand at...
Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in clear waters in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All supplies provided. Dress water ready!
