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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Lake Cruise
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…
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Echoing Footsteps Hike
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo the footsteps of the past and the future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, history, and hardships of those who walked the Military…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…
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Hike along Bull Shoals Lake
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on a mile long hike on the Lakeside Trail. Enjoy the cool temperatures of fall and views of Bull Shoals Lake. This hike will be moderately strenuous. Please wear comfortable…
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Fall Foliage Lake Tour
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…
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Lake Cruise
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.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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Cameron Bluff Stroll
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s…
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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
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Sunset Stroll
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made…
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Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What creatures can be found lurking around DeGray Lake Resort State Park at night? Join a park interpreter to find out! After diving into the world of creepy crawlies, we will embark on…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, October 25, 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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Fall Foliage Hike
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided 3-mile hike on the Coachwhip Trail to explore and admire the fall foliage! The hike will emphasize both the science of leaf color change and the ecological…
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Fall Foliage Hike along the Rim
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a special fall foliage hike on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Learn about nature and see a new perspective on our nature scavenger hunt! Join a park interpreter for a guided 3/4-mile hike to complete this outdoor scavenger hunt. Please wear good shoes…
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Birding Hike
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered flyers. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have…
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Fall Colors Hike
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to enjoy the fall colors that Bull Shoals-White River State Park has to offer on a moderately strenuous hike on the Big Bluff Trail. This
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Fall Foliage Lake Tour
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, October 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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