Join us for an early morning hike on the Coachwhip Trail and see what we can discover while circumnavigating Middle Mountain at the heart of our park. This hike is 3-miles in length and lightly…

It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…

As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo the footsteps of the past and the future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, history, and hardships of those who walked the Military…

Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…

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

Did you know that Pinnacle Mountain State Park used to be surrounded by logging camps? Or that some of our trees act like mega-skyscrapers, playing host to a multitude of wildlife? Who uses our trees,…

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Sylvia while you make a craft! Using resources found at Lake Sylvia and recycled items, you will make a small leaf wreath to hang up around your home! This program…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Boy Scout Trail to learn why the forest puts on its spectacular autumn show. We will meet at the Rock House Cave parking area. This 2-mile…

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…

What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You…

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…

Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…

You've probably seen one squashed on the side of the road, and you might have even driven through the town of Possum Grape, but how much do you really know about these elusive creatures? Join a park…

The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join a park interpreter to learn about "stewardship" and…

Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the autumn night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress…

“Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir  Ladies, renew your spirit with time…

Join park staff to learn how to make your own beginner woodworking workbench. This type of workbench has been used for hundreds of years and is perfect for any project. This is a perfect beginner…

Enjoy a back-to-basics cast iron Dutch oven cooking workshop by learning the history of the oven and how to take care of cast iron. After the basics, participants will prepare easy Dutch oven recipes…