Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at…

Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…

Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wary wildlife and embark on a seasonal nature walk to put…

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…

What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around us.…

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…

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…

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…

Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “beta,” or the body positioning, sequence of moves, and specific techniques needed to get to…

Join a park interpreter at the parking area next to Pavilion A for a one mile hike adventure among the Boy Scout Trail. Along the way we will explore the signs of spring and what makes Petit Jean…

Spring is the perfect time to sharpen your outdoor skills. Come by the visitor center demonstration area to learn a new skill. Learn how to construct a tent, build a camp kitchen and tie essential…

Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wary wildlife and embark on a seasonal nature walk to put…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at…

Discover the colorful symbols of spring at Arkansas’ first state park! Wildflower related talks, guided walks, and other programs are offered. These weekend programs are great for the whole…

Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls trailhead at historic Mather Lodge for a 2-mile trek to see Cedar Falls. This is a strenuous hike and we require that you bring water and wear sturdy shoes.…

Bring your binoculars and join a park interpreter at the breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are taking a short hike to the Cedar Falls Overlook, looking for spring wildflowers and bird species…

Discover the colorful symbols of spring at Arkansas’ first state park! Wildflower related talks, guided walks, and other programs are offered. These weekend programs are great for the whole…

Experience Petit Jean State Park in motion as spring brings new color and energy to the landscape. This guided cycling program explores how seasonal change shapes the park’s trails, views, and…

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…