How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…

Join a park interpreter for a guided hike on the Rocky Valley Trail to explore and admire the fall foliage! The hike will emphasize both the science of leaf color change and the ecological importance…

Do you like to draw animals, what about plants? Try to draw the flora and fauna found at Pinnacle Mountain State Park based on clues given by our park interpreter. All materials included. Suggested…

Pinnacle Mountain is home to a variety of bird species, including several elusive owls! Join a park interpreter to learn more about the lifestyles and habits of our owls here at the park! Celebrate…

Learn the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by looking at their leaves. Create a fun leaf printing craft!

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…

In the spirit of Halloween, come on out to Pinnacle Mountain State Park to learn about some creepy crawlies. They are not ghouls and goblins, but rather centipedes, spiders, and much more! 

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…

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…

Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes, and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area, behind the visitor center, to learn…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the owls native to our area and search for them on a paved trail along the Little Maumelle River. Please bring water, insect repellent, and a flashlight.

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…

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…

Spiders often get a bad reputation, but did you know they are some of the most skilled engineers in nature? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the incredible world of spider webs and gain a…

Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…

Learn all about the bat species that call Lake Sylvia home! Learn about their habitat, diet, behavior, and special adaptations. Then make a fun bat-themed craft! 

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for helpful hints about slithering snakes you may meet on the trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous and non-venomous species and how to tell…

Spiders often get a bad reputation, but did you know they are some of the most skilled engineers in nature? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the incredible world of spider webs and gain a…

It is not uncommon to catch a glimpse of the undertakers of Petit Jean State Park soaring over our cliffs. Join a park interpreter to investigate the life and habits of a vulture and see if we can…

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for an evening of Petit Jean State Park trivia. While we enjoy the mountain air, we will be sharing some legends of the mountain and a good old-fashioned…