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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Great American Cleanup
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Great American Cleanup is a nation-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep America Beautiful and Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Volunteers are invited to help clean up roadways, shorelines, trails, and…
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Lake Shore Cleanup
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join White Oak Lake State Park staff for a day of lake shore cleanup on Lower White Oak Lake. This event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Kayaks will be provided or bring your own. A limited…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Great American Cleanup
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meet at the lake center to join the Great American Cleanup. Pick up litter around the shoreline, trails, and day use area of the park. Supplies provided.
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
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Inching Along the Trail
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The little things can lead you to big adventures at Lake
Ouachita State Park! Join a park interpreter in a hunt for natural objects one
inch or smaller in size as we hike along the 1-mile red loop of…
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International Migratory Bird Day: Learn Your Birds
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
If you're new to birdwatching or curious about the wildlife of the Little Rock metro, let Plantation Agriculture Museum staff help you learn about some of the most common birds of our area and how to…
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Success in Birding Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
It's World Migratory Bird Day! Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail for a birding tour through this bottomland hardwood swamp looking for our feathered friends. If you…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter 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 place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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…
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Dip Net Discovery
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Is the water dirty, clean, or somewhere in between? Small creatures that live in the water can teach us about water quality. Join a park interpreter to catch and identify these critters in the creek…
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Kayaking 101
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Introduce yourself to the beautiful world of solo kayaking. A certified guide will instruct you on all the skills needed to safely navigate the beautiful still waters of Lake Sylvia. Instruction…
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Lights Out for the Birds
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Bring your binoculars and join an interpreter for a walk and talk about migratory birds! Learn about the Mississippi Flyway and the birds who use it. Explore ways you can help our feathered friends…
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Gold Creek Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 0.18-mile
hike. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about 45 minutes. Make
sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring water!
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Jasper Bingo
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the picnic area near the mine entrance to learn about one of the park's most useful minerals and see how many colors of jasper you can find! Regular admission to the diamond…
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UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Ouachita National Forest surrounds Queen Wilhelmina State Park and is full of the unknown. Join a park interpreter as we investigate some unknown forest objects, try to decipher the clues, and…
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Turtle Talk
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join the park superintendent and staff at the visitor center as to discover some of the smaller…
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Mother’s Day Tea and Fashion Show
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Treat your mom to a delightful tea party and fashion show! Enjoy
refreshments based on a traditional Victorian style afternoon tea while being regaled
by fashion trends of the 19th century. Register…
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Rock Whisperers Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this guided hike along the Dam Mountain Trail that uncovers the hidden stories written in stone. Discover how ancient oceans, rising mountains, and the forces of erosion…
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