Tale of the Turtle

Visitor Center 20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR, United States

Join Park Interpreter Steve while you learn some interesting facts about these reptile friends.

The Lorax

Visitor Center 20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR, United States

Listen as Park Interpreter Steve reads The Lorax. Do you know what the Lorax was? He wasn’t just that “orange colored dude”. Who is the most important character? It’s not the Lorax.

What Lives in Little Clifty Creek?

Van Winkle Trail 20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR, United States

Park Interpreter Chris will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Historic Van Winkle trail. We’ll catch aquatic insects, snails, crawdads, and other creatures!

Venomous Snakes of Arkansas

Visitor Center 20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR, United States

Everyone who lives in or visits Arkansas should be aware of what venomous snakes we have and what they look like.

U.F.O. (Unidentified Forest Object) Challenge

Visitor Center 20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR, United States

Look at some mysterious objects found in the forests around Hobbs, see if you can identify them, then learn more about them from Park Interpreter Steve.

Moonlight Kayak Tour

Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy the moonlight on the lake, weather permitting.

$12 – $18

Geocaching: The World’s Largest Treasure Hunt

Visitor Center 20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR, United States

Ever heard of geocaching? This fun activity for ALL ages combines getting outside, GPS technology and clues to create a world-wide treasure hunt for prizes or “swag”. Learn how to geocache while avoiding “muggles”.

Leave No Trace: The 7 Principles

Visitor Center 20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR, United States

The choices you make when you are outside make a big difference.

Living Healthy in Nature

Visitor Center 20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR, United States

This collaboration between the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education and Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area occurs on the first Thursday of every month at 10:00am. Meet at the Hobbs Visitor Center to enjoy the benefits of connecting with nature.

Black Bear Hike

Education Pavilion 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR, United States

Black Bears were once so plentiful in Arkansas that our state was known as the Bear State. Join Park Interpreter Chris on this family-friendly 0.25-mile hike along the ADA accessible Ozark Plateau Trail to learn about the black bear, how to live safely in bear country, and other “bear” necessities. Meet at the Education Pavilion.

Squirrels: Nutty Forest Friends & Bushy-Tailed Benefits

Sinking Stream Trail 20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR, United States

Did you know a group of squirrels is called a scurry? Can you spot a drey? Join Park Interpreter Trish for an easy hike around the half-mile Sinking Stream Trail and learn more about 3 of Arkansas’ squirrel species and how they are the unsung heroes of the forest.