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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Legends of Petit Jean
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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…
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CANCELLED: Hike along the Rim
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Out of an abundance of caution, due to inclement winter weather of the past week, and resulting trail safety concerns (freezing temperatures and remaining accumulated precipitation), this weekend's…
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CANCELLED: Bear Cave Hike
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Out of an abundance of caution, due to inclement winter weather of the past week, and resulting trail safety concerns (freezing temperatures and remaining accumulated precipitation), this weekend's…
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CANCELLED: Rock Climbing Beta Blast
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Out of an abundance of caution, due to inclement winter weather of the past week, and resulting trail safety concerns (freezing temperatures and remaining accumulated precipitation), this weekend's…
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CANCELLED: Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Out of an abundance of caution, due to inclement winter weather of the past week, and resulting trail safety concerns (freezing temperatures and remaining accumulated precipitation), this weekend's…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Sunday, February 01, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’…
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Knots and Navigation
Sunday, February 01, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to put your knot tying skills to the test. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Flintknapping Demonstration
Sunday, February 01, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes, and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about of mankind’s oldest…
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Bear Cave Hike
Friday, February 06, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, February 06, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet Park Interpreter Carrie at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some…
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful and Outdoor Recreation
Friday, February 06, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join park interpreter and long-time outdoor recreationist, Joe Larson, at the Seven Hollows Trailhead to learn Keep Arkansas Beautiful principles and how thoughtful, responsible recreation helps…
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful and Outdoor Recreation
Friday, February 06, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join park interpreter and long-time outdoor recreationist, Joe Larson, at the Seven Hollows Trailhead to learn Keep Arkansas Beautiful principles and how thoughtful, responsible recreation helps…
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Winter Workshop Series: Live Like the CCC
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join park staff for a hands-on workshop to learn what life and work was like for the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 1731 at Petit Jean State Park. This interactive program lasts about 3…
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Rock Climbing Beta Blast
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
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…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave Trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past…
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Knots and Navigation
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to put your knot tying skills to the test. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Knots and Navigation
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to put your knot tying skills to the test. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Birding 101 Hike
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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…
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Bear Cave Hike
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is…
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Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess…
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