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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover the stories behind the name of "Ben." What stories might…
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First Day Hike: Austell Trail Adventure
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure in 2026. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream…
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First Day Hike: Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Why does this trail have a name? Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover to the stories…
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First Day Hike: "Blue to the Rescue" Storybook Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
What kind of stories will you create in 2026? Join a park interpreter for a reading of "Blue to the Rescue," a children's hiking story written by Wynne, Arkansas-native Amy Poindexter. During…
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