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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Gold Creek Hike
Monday, June 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 1/5th-mile
hike to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that
live in Woolly Hollow State Park. Wear sturdy shoes…
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Woodland Birding Hike
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these…
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Prospector Trail Guided Hike
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past!…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Thursday, June 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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Morning Bird Walk
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!
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Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The
cabin tour will be preceded by an optional 0.5-mile hike on the…
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"Sense"-able Hike
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
When is the last time you stopped to watch a bird land in a tree? What about stopped to smell a cedar tree? Join a park interpreter to spend time outdoors and use all of your senses on…
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Hiking with Nature Sense
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a hike to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you explore some of the natural wonders of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Meet at the Warren…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, June 27, 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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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile…
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Geocaching 101
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Have you ever heard of
geocaching? This fun activity for all ages combines getting outside, GPS
technology and clues to create a world-wide treasure hunt for prizes or “swag.” Learn how to geocache…
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Gold Creek Hike
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 1/5th-mile
hike to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that
live in Woolly Hollow State Park. Wear sturdy shoes…
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The Art of Staying Curious
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Explore the art of nature journaling and learn how to deepen your connection to the natural world. Through guided exercises, you’ll discover how using your pen to observe, wonder, and record can spark…
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Cameron Bluff Stroll
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stroll into some intriguing history of early settlers on what is now Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from beautiful Cameron’s Bluff. This hike…
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Evening Hike
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Experience the sights and sounds of Bull Shoals-White River State Park as the sun sets. Join a park interpreter on a moderately difficult hike on the Lakeside Trail. Bring water and wear…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Saturday, June 28, 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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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, June 28, 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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Nature Photography on the Monument Trails Hike
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Do you enjoy taking pictures while exploring the natural world? Then join a park interpreter to wander on parts of the Fossil Flats Monument Trail to create some beautiful photos! Remember to wear…
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Discovery Hike along Bull Shoals Lake
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike on the Lakeside Trail. We will be looking to see what’s blooming and what’s happening in the forest now that spring is here. The trail is moderately easy, so…
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A SENSE-ational Hike
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join the park interpreter for a "sense-ational" hike along the 1.0-mile Boundary Trail! Tune into the trail and have fun putting your senses to the test. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, and…
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