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...
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...
1032 Park Avenue
Mountain View, AR 72560
United States
Take a ride on an historic donkey powered picnic swing pulled by one of our donkeys Whiskey and Tango. Learn the history of the swing, about Ozark community gatherings, and how donkey power helped people in the Ozarks during this half-hour program...
506 East Douglas Street
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike across the entire Prairie Grove Battlefield! This will be a 4 mile hike that will cover the entire scope of the Battle of Prairie Grove, from the beginning at the Morrow House, the fight at the Borden Orchard, and...
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
Join a park interpreter tracing the 1815 Louisiana Purchase baseline. Use maps/compasses to demo the rectangular survey system; discuss gum tree markers. This is an easy 1.5-mile walk with history. This hike is great for all ages.
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.
Join a park interpreter as we explore the Rocky Valley Trail. We'll descend through the valley between the Fulk Mountains and ascend the other side up to the Dickinson Overlook at the East Quarry, learning about the flora, fauna, and geology we...
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...
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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...
