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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Reading Nature’s Morning Newspaper
Friday, January 09, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1–2 mile hike as we explore the trails to discover animal tracks, scat, and other signs of wildlife. Learn how to “read” the forest like a newspaper and uncover the…
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Winter Workshop Series: Hiking 101 - Winter Edition
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join park staff for a special hiking 101 course.
This course will include a hike along the park's Boy Scout Trail. While we won’t complete the full trail, we will hike about 7 miles of it. This is a…
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Rock Stars of the Monument: Geology of Devil’s Den
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This 2-mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that shaped the landscape over…
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Lake View and Old Town Lake in Winter Adventure
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Meet at the Lake View trailhead for an easy 0.5-mile guided hike with a park interpreter on a gravel surface trail. After hiking our adventure will continue when we caravan using your own vehicle a…
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Logoly Hiking Club
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join the park interpreter and other members of our community to hike, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of Logoly State Park. The Logoly Hiking Club is open to adult hikers of all experience levels. An…
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Winter Wonderings
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided off trail hike experience through the lesser seen areas of Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Tread carefully, for this rugged excursion will explore the history and…
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Trailblazer's Crossing
Sunday, January 11, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Embark on a 0.50-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail, where history and wild beauty collide.
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Falls Branch Hike
Thursday, January 15, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter along the Falls Branch Trail for a 1-mile trek to the waterfall. Cameras and binoculars are welcome while we enjoy the lake and forest scenery.
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Winter Bingo
Friday, January 16, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a gentle 1.5-mile hike along Devil’s Racetrack while playing nature bingo. Explore the winter landscape, spot plants and wildlife, and enjoy a fun, interactive way to…
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Nature Photography 101
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn the basics of nature photography with a park interpreter as we wander along a section of the Outlaw Loop.
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Lake Austell Trail Adventure
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream valleys of…
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Hot Cocoa Hike
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike through the winter woods! Enjoy the serene beauty of the Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail. Afterwards, sip on a cup of hot cocoa! The trail is 0.5 miles…
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Lake View and Old Town Lake in Winter
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Meet at the Lake View trailhead for a easy guided 0.5-mile hike with a park interpreter on a gravel surface trail. After hiking our adventure will continue when we caravan a short distance in your…
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Habitat Hike
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on 1/5-mile hike and discover what our native wildlife requires from their habitat and see if any have made their homes along the trail.
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Impressions of Time
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Embark on a 2.5 mile guided hike through Fossil Flats Trail, where the ancient past is etched into the landscape. As we traverse the exposed creek bed, you’ll encounter hundreds, if not thousands, of…
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Winter Birding Hike
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Learn what birds stay at Lake Sylvia over the winter and see if you can spot them! This hike is about a mile long, has a slight incline, and…
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That's Dynamite
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike out and down to our Monument Trail named Dynamite. Why is it called that? Is it our history in mining with explosives or is it because this trail is so much…
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Early Risers: A Yellow Rock Adventure
Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
As the sun rises, we’ll explore the trail’s unique features, including its terrain, flora, and views of the Lee Creek Valley. This is a moderate 2-mile hike, offering a peaceful start to your day,…
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Bird Songs on the Monument Trails
Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy listening to some morning bird songs as we wander along a short section of the Devil’s Racetrack.
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Winter Wildlife Trail Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Explore winter on a scavenger hunt along the 1-mile loop. Bundle up and enjoy seasonal surprises.
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