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Arkansas State Parks and USDA Forest Service Meeting

Agency Officials will be on hand to share details and answer any questions related to the partnership from 1PM to 2PM at the Bois d’ Arc Center (1027 Park Ave., Mountain View, AR 72560). MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. — Arkansas State Parks and the USDA Forest Service have entered into a cooperative operating agreement to support […]

Annual Ozark Mountain Bike Festival

Since 1989, Devil’s Den State Park has been celebrated as the birthplace of Arkansas Mountain Biking at this yearly gathering! This event is a family-friendly day of exploring the park’s Monument Trails and making memories. *This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and Ozark Off-Road Cyclists (OORC).   Friday, April 3 7:30 […]

Great Escape Weekend

Celebrate spring and the great outdoors at our Great Escape Weekend! Enjoy free nature-related and family-oriented activities. The celebration concludes with an Easter egg scramble for about 2,000 eggs. The Easter Egg Hunt is on Sunday, April 5th at 2 p.m. Contact the park for a schedule.

Reptiles of Moro

Join a park interpreter at the visitor center nature room and meet our live baby alligator. We will also learn what makes reptiles special and about some of the other ones we have in and around Moro Bay State Park.

Shoreline Seining and Cast Netting

Have you ever wanted to learn to catch your own bait? The Ouachita River is filled with fish and other aquatic animals. Some can be used for bait, some cannot. Join us to see what we can catch and identify on the bank by the visitor center.

All about Chinquapins

Join a park interpreter at the Borden House to learn about the incredible resilience of the Ozark Chinquapin tree.

Critter Talk

Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the unique animals who live in the park.

Spring Break Drop-In Program: Folded Together – Origami Cranes

In Japanese folklore, it is believed that those who fold 1,000 paper cranes in a year will have a wish come true. Join museum staff to learn how to fold paper cranes of your own and begin your journey towards 1,000 cranes. Who knows, you might even find that your wish comes true.

Intro to Orienteering Spring Edition

Spring is the perfect time to sharpen your outdoor navigation skills. Join a park interpreter for a hands-on introduction to orienteering at the visitor center demonstration area. Learn the basics of reading a map, using a compass, and navigating simple routes while exploring signs of spring. This 45-minute program is beginner-friendly and designed for families, […]