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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Terrain of Thought Hike
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Enrich your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Nature journaling is a creative method for recording your observations, questions, and connections during any…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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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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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, September 26, 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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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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Arkansas Trivia
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
There is a lot to love about The Natural State! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a fun game of Arkansas Trivia. Put your knowledge to the test and compete with other teams for prizes!
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.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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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 5:45 p.m. - 7 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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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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Discovery Hike
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be…
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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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Frog Calls
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
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Paint The Prairie
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join museum staff for a creative art-filled hour of painting
the prairie landscape. Study the wide-open sky of the Arkansas Grand Prairie,
vistas of brilliant blue sky, waves of emerald-green grasses…
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National Public Lands Day: Together for Tomorrow Trail Beautification Hike
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Observe National Public Lands Day from the trails at Cane Creek State Park! Meet at the trailhead by pavilion #1 at 8:30 a.m. for check-in and supplies. Dedicate at least an hour to help beautify our…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Help protect Logoly State Park with a morning of park beautification and litter removal. Check in at the visitor center to get supplies, an area to work, and a free t-shirt (limited supply). This…
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Public Lands Day/ Keep Arkansas Beautiful
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
As part of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, help us protect and conserve our park’s resources! This
National Public Lands Day, staff and volunteers will clean, repair, and/or
paint a number of fences to…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup Arkansas City
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Here is your chance to take part in Great Arkansas Cleanup and clean up the park and historical section of Arkansas City. This is the perfect opportunity for groups looking for a service program or…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, September 27, 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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