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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Full Moon Adventure
Sunday, February 01, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Celebrate the Snow Moon on a gentle 1-mile evening walk. Look for nocturnal wildlife. Bring warm clothes and a flashlight.
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Winter Wandering
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Winter is the perfect time to explore areas at Lake Sylvia that are usually covered in dense vegetation. On the 1/2-mile Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail hike, wander off the beaten path and see…
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Winter Wanderings
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided off trail hike experience through the lesser seen areas of Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Tread carefully, for this rugged excursion will explore the history and…
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Slunger Creek Nature Trail Hike:
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's winter scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long.
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Great Backyard Bird Count: Birding Hike
Friday, February 13, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us for a mid-day birding hike on the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park, part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, as we explore the forest in search of resident and migratory birds,…
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Love Bird Hike
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on the Love Bird Hike in celebration of Valentine's Day and the Great Backyard Bird Count! Hike the moderate 0.8-mile Lake Sylvia Loop Trail with a loved one while looking for…
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Nature Lover's Lunch
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy the beauty of nature on a hike along the northern end of the Devil’s Racetrack. This is a moderate, 1.5-mile loop. After we finish the hike, participants are invited to bring their own packed…
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Love, Lake Catherine State Park
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What do you love about Lake Catherine State Park? Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. Take in the forest and lake scenery as we explore what our visitors…
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Great Backyard Bird Count: Owl Prowl
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Step into the nighttime world of owls during a special Great Backyard Bird Count Owl Prowl at Lake Chicot State Park, as twilight settles in we’ll hike the Delta Woodlands Trail, listening closely for…
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Nature Photography Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, February 15, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Be sure to bring a camera and get ready to sharpen your nature photography skills while we wander down the easy, 0.50-mile Lake Trail.
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Nature Detectives
Friday, February 20, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to observe, study, and explore the natural environments of Hornor Neck Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats…
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Critter Real Estate
Sunday, February 22, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Enjoy an easy 0.25-mile hike along the Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great for critter habitats.
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