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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Leave No Trace Hike
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike along the 3/4-mile Daisy Creek Trail and learn about how you can keep your park clean and green for years to come by practicing “Leave No Trace.” We will discover the…
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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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…
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Birding Basics
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3/4-mile stroll on the Daisy Creek Trail to learn the basics of
birding and begin your birding checklist today! This morning walk will be calm and relaxing while we learn…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…
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Sunny Life of a Reptile
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Why do reptiles bathe in the sun? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the lives of the reptiles found in Woolly Hollow State Park. After discussing reptile traits and habits, we will make a…
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Who Needs a Prairie?
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about Woolly Hollow State Park’s prairie restoration plans and why this plan is important in supporting habitat diversity and ecosystem balance here in Arkansas.…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, September 26, 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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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 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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Keep Arkansas Beautiful
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us at Millwood State Park for the Great Arkansas Cleanup. The park will be conducting litter control along our Waterfowl Way Trail (1.5 miles) and the lake shoreline. Contact the park for more…
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Meet a Tree
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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…
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Tracking Wildlife
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn how to find traces of wildlife here at Lake Sylvia!
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Fungus Among Us
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover the process of decomposition. This program will include a demonstration as well as a short, easy hike on the Gold Creek Loop Trail to…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made…
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Lake Bennett Kayak Tour
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Explore what makes Lake Bennett unique with the park interpreter! During this kayak tour we will paddle to various areas of interest around the lake and stop for discussion at a few iconic spots. No…
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Sunset Stroll
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to…
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Campfire Trivia
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Bring your nature questions! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided on a first-come,…
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful: Woolly Hollow Cleanup
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Meet our park staff to participate in the Great Arkansas Cleanup! Together we will pick up litter around the shoreline, trails, and day use area of the park. All supplies provided.
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