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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Bear Cave Hike
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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…
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Sunny Life on a Glade
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we explore how life, such as the prickly pear cactus, can survive the harsh and sunny conditions on a glade. This program involves making your own suncatcher while we…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to explore the history of the parks first settlers and what life was like in the 1800s.
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Memorial Day Sunrise Hike
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 5 a.m. - 7 a.m.
Scale Pinnacle Mountain with a park interpreter and prepare for a breathtaking 360⁰ view of the Arkansas River Valley as the sun rises. This is a moderately strenuous hike that begins in the darker…
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Monumental Matters Hike
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
This Memorial Day, meet with a park interpreter to briefly discuss park history, ecology, growth of our monument trails, and how it all matters to you. Guests are encouraged to hike or ride the trails…
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Keys to the Kingfisher Hike
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter as we meander along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we…
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Pollinators and their ‘Buds’
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the
wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park, then create a paper flower souvenir. This program is fun for the whole family and…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.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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What's the Catch?
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet Park Interpreter Hannah at
the Lake Center to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their
underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while…
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Wings Over the River Valley
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun
learning experience with beautiful scenery. Bring…
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A River Valley Sunset
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to watch the sunset from one of the most scenic sites in the park. The rustic shelter at Red Bluff has stood as part of the park since the CCC built it in the 1930s. Many have…
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Archeological Excavation: Self-Guided Tours
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to see…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike that loops around Lake Bennet. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about two hours. Make
sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring…
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Birding 101
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Who Needs a Tree?
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Did you know Pinnacle Mountain State Park used to be surrounded by logging camps? Or that some of our trees act like mega-skyscrapers, playing a host to a multitude of wildlife? Who uses our trees,…
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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar…
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Turtles of all Types
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We have 16 species turtles here in Arkansas. Join a park interpreter to learn all about our shelled friends both big and small.
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