Ten Essentials and Hiking the Monument Trails
Learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family, as well as learn how to prepare for your hiking adventure!
Winter Bingo
Join a park interpreter for a gentle 1.5-mile hike along Devil’s Racetrack while playing nature bingo. Explore the winter landscape, spot plants and wildlife, and enjoy a fun, interactive way to experience the outdoors. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Falls Branch Hike
Join a park interpreter along the Falls Branch Trail for a 1-mile trek to the waterfall. Cameras and binoculars are welcome while we enjoy the lake and forest scenery.
Dutch Oven Cooking Look and Learn Table
Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Cooking Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them for centuries – from campfire stews to baked goods. A park interpreter is available to answer questions and share […]
Light It Up
The power of the Arkansas River lights up your world and life in the river valley every day. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how the Arkansas River is used in energy production.
Trailblazer’s Crossing
Embark on a 0.50-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail, where history and wild beauty collide.
Eagle Watching Van Tour
Spot wintering bald eagles along the mighty Mississippi River. Equipment provided. Preregistration and fee required. Dress warmly and bring a camera.
Outdoor Skills Series: Fire Starting and Safety
There is something timeless about building a fire, it provides warmth, light, and a sense of security outdoors. In this hands-on program, participants will learn safe and responsible fire-starting techniques, proper fire lay methods, and how to choose and prepare natural and modern fire-starting materials. We’ll also cover fire safety, local regulations, and Leave No […]
O.W.L.S. – Art in Nature
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give ladies the opportunity to explore the available recreation at Lake Dardanelle State Park and the surrounding areas, by learning skills and knowledge that they need […]
Arkansas Traveler
Lake Dardanelle State Park is the site of many unique events in history, and the Arkansas Traveler is one that has molded Arkansas folklore for years. The painting is thought to have been based on this area. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the interesting history […]