Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike around Lake Bennett to become more acquainted with the native flora and fauna seen in the park. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last…

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

Pinnacle Mountain State Park's Base Trail traverses through beautiful deciduous and evergreen forests, skirts the banks of the Little Maumelle River, and acts as a connector for other trails…

Join a park interpreter for a hike down a small section of the Boy Scout Trail. This hike will lead us up along the canyon for a spectacular view of the Cedar Creek canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy…

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

Happy Independence Day! Did you know that oak trees and wasps had an important role in the writing of the Declaration of Independence and other historical documents? Come join a Park Interpreter for a…

Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…

Identify the many types of trees at Lake Sylvia by their leaves with the help of a park interpreter. Create a colorful leaf collage to show off your knowledge! 

Join a park interpreter for helpful hints about snakes you may meet on the trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous and non-venomous species and how to tell the difference, plus some tips…

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

Join a park interpreter to learn more about freshwater diversity. Get the opportunity to “fish” for common species in Lake Bennet, as well as learn how to better protect the health of our lake.…

Discover the magical world of dragonflies and damselflies with a park interpreter. Expect to go on a short hike around the Kingfisher Trail and throughout the day use area to observe dragonflies and…

Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, ¼-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…

Meet a park interpreter 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 that these images provide. This…

Meet the park interpreters for a fun, family game of softball – Petit Jean style. We have some softball equipment, but if you have your own bring it out and join us.

Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…

Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…

Curious about what kinds of insects call Petit Jean Mountain home? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about moths, beetles, and other interesting insects. We will use a unique method…

Learn about Lake Sylvia's native plants and create a botanical-themed bookmark! This activity provides a fun way for families to create special state park memories.

Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…