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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.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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Bats vs. Birds
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Imagine you are a witch or wizard in need of a familiar to help you brew your magical potions. Halloween is coming, and you're running out of time! Would you choose a bat or a bird? Join a park…
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Animal Myths: Truth or Tail?
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Have you heard that baby snakes are more dangerous than adults? Or been told you're "blind as a bat?” Join a park interpreter to explore the truth behind common animal myths, including some you may…
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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…
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Golf Cart Safari: Life on the Edge
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…
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Our "Boxy" Friends
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Do you know who your friends are that live in a “box," it is box turtles! Join a park interpreter to learn more about our “boxy” friends, and what to do if you come across one.
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Grab Bag Adventures
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun…
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Sunset Art
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
As the sun goes down on Lake Dardanelle, the sky is lit up with beautiful colors glowing in the sky. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion as…
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Petit Jean Campfire Legends
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Petit Jean State Park is located on mountain of legends, and it is our delight to share them with you. Gather around the campfire with a park interpreter to take in the evening ambience and a little…
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Know Your Knots
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour…
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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…
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Campfire Trivia
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Bring your nature questions! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided on a first-come,…
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Spider Sniffers
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
How do you find spiders in the dark? Join a park interpreter to learn secrets of how to sniff them out. For best results, please bring a flashlight for each person. Walking shoes and insect repellent…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Sunday, October 12, 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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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike around Lake Bennett to become more acquainted with the native flora and fauna seen in the park. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last…
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Autumn Arboretum Trail Stroll
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to take a relaxing autumn stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that paint the unique landscape of Village…
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Woodland Wandering
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for a woodland wandering along the Boy Scout Trail. We will hike along the Boy Scout Trail across the Wild Hog Crossing and explore the…
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Color Wheel Hike
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Can you find every color on the color wheel? Hike down to the river with a park interpreter and see how many colors are out on the trail. This is a 0.5-mile round trip hike rated easy to moderate.
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Brews, Views, and Bonfires
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Awaken your senses and ignite your spirit with Mississippi River State Park's campfire and coffee. Join a park interpreter for a cozy and invigorating retreat where the simplicity of nature meets the…
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UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Strange things lurk in the Ouachita National Forest, and not everything is easily explained. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail as we investigate mysterious forest finds,…
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