Beadwork has long been a meaningful form of cultural expression for the Choctaw people. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to explore traditional designs and learn…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Meet a park interpreter for an easy 1.5-mile hike along Lover's Leap paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will…

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…

It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Meet a park interpreter for an easy 1.5-mile hike along Lover's Leap paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will…

Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Did you know that diamonds have buddies? Its true! There are certain minerals that like to "hang out" with diamonds. Finding these minerals could lead us to a diamond hot spot. Learn all about diamond…

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

***Click Here for More Information or to Register*** Learn how to make your own beautiful 8” stained glass Swedish Heart in your choice of colors. Students will learn the…

Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Enjoy a weekend of themed programming celebrating all things love at Petit Jean State Park. Please see our detailed programming for specific programs, locations and times.

This Valentine's weekend, celebrate your love of the outdoors! Hikes, nature photography, and more! You can even become a citizen scientist and join the birder walk with Taylor Long from the Northwest…

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear…

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing birding tour on the calm waters of Lake Chicot as we participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count. We’ll cruise along the shoreline to spot winter…

Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

***Click Here for More Information or to Register*** Learn how to make your own beautiful 8” stained glass Swedish Heart in your choice of colors. Students will learn the…

February means Valentine’s Day and the Great Backyard Bird Count. What better way to spend time with your ‘Tweetheart’ than to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world?…

Join us for a mid-day birding hike on the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park, part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, as we explore the forest in search of resident and migratory birds,…

Lake Catherine State Park is home to many beautiful birds! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating fliers.