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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
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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Walk like a Morsbach
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded hike features some uneven…
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The Camping Challenge
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Ready to put your camping skills to the test? Join
us at the weigh-in pavilion for the Camping Challenge! Race to set up part of a
campsite in our tent relay, learn how long trash really sticks around…
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Historical Hayride
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Andrea for a scenic wagon ride around the summit of Mount Nebo! This round-trip tour takes roughly 30 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy beautiful…
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Nature Craft: Snake Spirals
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for some educational crafting! Learn about the role that snakes play in their local food webs and why they are necessary for the health of an ecosystem. Afterwards,…
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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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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…
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Campfire Trivia
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to test your nature knowledge. Questions will range from Withrow Springs State Park history, animals, plants, and more. Think you got what it takes? Bring the family and some…
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Benefield Sunrise HIke
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 5:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
Are you an early bird? The Benefield Trail has an overlook that is built for the early birds that enjoy a grand sunrise over Mount Magazine State Park! Head lamps or flashlights, season-appropriate…
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Monument Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Mount Nebo State Park's Monument Trails opened in 2019, and they brought a whole new level of adventure with them! Meet a park interpreter at the Gum Spring trailhead for a moderate, 1.5-mile hike…
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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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Adaptation Artistry
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of these…
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Dogwood Trail Hike
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Dogwood Trail. Starting at the trailhead located off of AR Hwy 23, this easy/moderate, 0.75-mile hike gives guests a taste of the natural beauty…
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What Doesn't Belong?
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join a park interpreter to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…
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Mysterious Forest Objects Tabletop
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Look at some mysterious objects found in
the forest around Hobbs, see if you can identify them, then learn more about
them. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you
please.
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In this Life
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Backyard Birding Basics
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Birding is a fun, easy, and accessible activity that anyone can enjoy. All you need to get started are the three B's - binoculars, a bird book, and birds! Join a park interpreter at the picnic tables…
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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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Rabbits in the Sky and on the Ground
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter…
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