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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Devil's Den Guided Hike
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike along the Devil’s Den Trail. Learn about the history of the park as we see historical home sites, CCC work, and natural formations on this 1.5-mile moderately…
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We Can Take It
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join the assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…
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Devil's Den Softball
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Nature Highrise on Monument Trails
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Much like the towering structures of a bustling city, nature is filled with hidden high-rises that serve as homes for countless creatures. Take a relaxed stroll with a park interpreter and uncover the…
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Devil's Den Softball
Thursday, July 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Smelly Skunks
Thursday, July 03, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Why do skunks smell bad to some people? What is the reason they spray? Learn the answers to these questions and more by joining Park Interpreter Kara as we discuss one smelly animal, the striped…
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Annual Devil's Den Games
Friday, July 04, 2025
Enjoy a fun-filled family day of horseshoes, egg toss, sack races, bike parade, and of course softball tournaments. It will be a July 4th celebration your family won’t soon forget! Contact the park…
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Yellow Rock Trail Adventure
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike.
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The CCC Circuit
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided bike ride through time as we explore the craftsmanship and legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Devil's Den State Park. Starting at the…
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Secret Language of Flowers
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Star-Spangled Stories
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxed summer evening at our post-Fourth of July campfire. As the fire burns, enjoy a slideshow of photos from the annual Devil's Den State Park Games held the day…
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Ride the Monument: The Story Beneath our Tires
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
There's more to the Monument trails at Devil's Den State Park than berms and switchbacks. Join a park interpreter to learn about the geology beneath your tires, the design behind the ride, and how you…
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B.A.R.K Ranger
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State…
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Sensory Grab Bag
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Can you identify
items in nature? Join a park interpreter to discover how well you can
identify things in nature by using just your sense of touch! It’s not as easy
as it sounds, but it’s really fun!…
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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History of Mountain Biking: Devil's Den and the Monument Trails
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join Assistant Superintendent Tim Scott to learn all about the history of mountain biking in Devil's Den State Park as well as more about our beautiful Monument Trails.
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We Can Take It
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join the assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…
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The Past Beneath Our Feet on the Monument Trails
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an engaging journey through time as you explore the Monument Trails. This 1-mile out-and-back hike highlights how our Monument Trail names tie back into our rich history.…
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Nature Games
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Nothing brings friends and family together like a little competition! Join a park interpreter for a fun game with a natural twist.
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