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...
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...
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!
50 State Park Road
Star City, AR 71667
United States
Take a hike to the exterior fishing pier while searching for natural items along the way! This hike is about 1-mile in length. Wear good hiking shoes and bring your observation skills.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Have you ever wondered how people cleaned their clothes before washing machines? Join us at Lower White River Museum to learn about how people in frontier Arkansas used hard work and ingenuity to do their daily chores by participating in wash day...
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.
Enjoy a walking tour to learn the rich history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita. Explore the renovated and historic structures, view vintage photos and hear memories of the past as you take a stroll on the old cabin trail. The walk will be taken at a...
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...
