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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.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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Hike to the Waterfall
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail.
This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls
and your ability to walk approximately…
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Pollinator Week: Highpoint Hike
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Think highly of the pollinators and wildflowers on the way to the Highpoint on Signal Hill! This is part of Mount Magazine State Park's celebration of Pollinator Week! Seasonally
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Soaring Scavengers
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
A bird? A plane? No, it’s a vulture! Join a park interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island…
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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Monday, June 16, 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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Devil's Den Trail Adventure
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
From a waterfall to sandstone crevices, the Devil’s Den Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Devil’s Den State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover some of the animals, plants, and…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Sunset Stroll
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a short stroll to the CCC Overlook to watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car.
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Birding 101
Tuesday, June 17, 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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Cedar Creek Trail Adventure
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
From carpet rocks to iron formations along a beautiful creek, Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover some of the trees…
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Wild Wednesdays: A Walk Into The Woods
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy an outdoor adventure with a walk in the woods. Join the park interpreter to discover the many things that call Logoly State Park home on this 1.25-mile guided walk. Tennis shoes or hiking boots…
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Colors of Nature Walk
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy stroll by the lake to search for different colors found in nature. This program is a fun scavenger hunt for kids or peaceful walk for adults.
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Cedar Falls Trail Hike
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
To know Petit Jean State Park, you must know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter to hike down to the foot of Arkansas’ most iconic waterfall! The Cedar Falls Hike is 2-miles round…
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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…
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Owl Prowl Night Hike
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to discover the owls living in DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Then, we’ll take a walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Thursday, June 19, 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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Backyard Insect ID Hike
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? We can help with that! Learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what bugs you may find in your backyard. Join a park interpreter at…
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Gold Creek Hike
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 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…
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Hike and Seek
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
For many animals at Lake Ouachita State Park, a
game of hide and seek can be the difference between life and death! Hike with a
park interpreter along the ½-mile Dogwood Trail to put your seeking…
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