Spring is the perfect time to sharpen your outdoor skills. Come by the visitor center demonstration area to learn a new skill. Learn how to construct a tent, build a camp kitchen and tie essential…

Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wary wildlife and embark on a seasonal nature walk to put…

Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls trailhead at historic Mather Lodge for a 2-mile trek to see Cedar Falls. This is a strenuous hike and we require that you bring water and wear sturdy shoes.…

Bring your binoculars and join a park interpreter at the breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are taking a short hike to the Cedar Falls Overlook, looking for spring wildflowers and bird species…

Experience Petit Jean State Park in motion as spring brings new color and energy to the landscape. This guided cycling program explores how seasonal change shapes the park’s trails, views, and…

Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants…

From carpet rocks to iron formations along a beautiful creek, Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Creek trailhead to…

Join a park interpreter at Pavilion A for a short guided walk through the Day Use Area as we search for pollinators hard at work. Spring brings blooming wildflowers and increased activity from bees,…

Do you want to get a glimpse of some of Petit Jean State Park’s most elusive and short-lived wildflowers? Join a park interpreter at Davies Bridge for a short hike and a look at some of the park's…

Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants…

Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special…

Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center exhibit room to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wary wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal…

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…

What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around us.…

Climbers have had a nearly 50 year long love affair with the Hartshorn Sandstone of Petit Jean Mountain. This past fall they finally tied the knot, pun intended. Join a park interpreter at the CCC…