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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Rock Stars of the Monument: Geology of Devil's Den
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This two mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that…
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Snail Snot
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Snot, slime or mucus? Is there a difference
and why are snails covered in it? What is their purpose in the park? Join a park interpreter to uncover the slimy secrets of snails!
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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Tools of Survival
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
How did early Arkansans survive without modern tools? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore the traditional tools and weapons used for…
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Tree Tales on the Monument Trails
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Discover the secret life of the forest on a 0.25-mile moderate hike along the Monument Trails. Led by a park interpreter, this scenic loop reveals how fallen trees still nourish wildlife, shelter…
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"Got Water?" Monument Trail Tabletop
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Water is essential to have available on
your outdoor adventures, whether hiking or biking the trails. Learn how to
figure out how much water you need to take on hikes or rides to avoid
dehydration.…
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Nightshine: Eyes in the Dark
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to find out the creature behind glowing eyes in the dark and why they glow.
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Senior Hike to the Waterfall
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail.
This trek is designed for hikers ages 50 and up who appreciate a shorter hike at a
more relaxed pace, but all ages are…
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Nature vs. Nurture
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
From instincts to experience, animals at Lake Dardanelle State Park learn what it takes to survive. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover how…
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Secret Language of Flowers
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
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The CCC Circuit
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided bike ride through time as we explore the craftsmanship and legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Devil's Den State Park. Starting at the…
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Lake Fort Smith Furbearers
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join a park interpreter to touch some real furs and find out about the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Look & Learn Table
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them for…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Sunset Lake Cruise
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls and sunset on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are…
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Lake Cruise
Monday, October 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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Life in a Covered Wagon
Monday, October 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Come meet a…
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Rabbits in the Sky and on the Ground
Monday, October 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter…
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Purge the Privet
Monday, October 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and help remove invasive privet to protect native habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Learn to identify this harmful plant, then grab some gloves and…
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