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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 5 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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Nature Photography on the Monument Trails
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Learn the basics of nature photography with a park interpreter as we wander along a section of the Outlaw Loop.
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Yellow Rock Trail Adventure
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike.
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Built to Last
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Take a walk around the heart of the part of the park to see some of the CCC Structures while listening to the story of how the Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundations of Devil’s Den State…
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Wildlife Hike
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Meadowbrook Trail is home to many of these creatures. Join a park interpreter…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover the stories behind the name of "Ben." What stories might…
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Along the Arboretum
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
“Arboretum” translates to “a place for trees,” and this 1/2-mile paved trail exhibits dozens of native trees and plants. Join a park interpreter to discover the botanical life found in the natural…
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Holiday Hiking
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Festive holiday garb is needed for this hike! Tinsel, ornaments, and Christmas lights are fair game on the trail. Ugly Christmas sweaters, reindeer antlers, and Santa hats are expected. Bring water,…
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Finding Woody
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake
Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…
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Nature Bingo Hike: Christmas Edition
Monday, December 22, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Meet a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail paired with a special edition of Christmas Nature…
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Monument Trails: Plate to Paths
Friday, December 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a gentle 2-mile hike along the Monument Trails as we enjoy the fresh air and winter scenery. Take a break from the holiday bustle, stretch your legs, and connect with…
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Woodland Wandering
Saturday, December 27, 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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Bear Cave Hike
Saturday, December 27, 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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A New Year's Night Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 12 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Ring in the new year in a healthy and adventurous way with a guided First Day Hike on the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park. As we move through the quiet of the winter night, we’ll tune…
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Sunrise Hike and Coffee – America 250 First Light
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Welcome the New Year and America 250 by greeting dawn on an easy 1/5-mile hike. Enjoy coffee and reflect on Arkansas’ natural heritage. Dress warmly. #FirstDayHikes
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First Day Birding Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Begin the New Year surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Delta on a First Day Birding Hike along the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park. While the forest appears still, birds remain…
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America 250 First Day Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Step into the New Year on the right foot with time outdoors and start America’s 250th adorned in red, white and blue with a 2.5-mile stroll on one of The Natural State’s scenic state park trails.…
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First Day Hike: Green Heron Trail
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for this easy, 3/4-mile guided walk along the Green Heron Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for nature watching! (*Note – the visitor…
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Green Heron Trail Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Kick off the new year the healthy way and join thousands across the nation who will be hitting the trails for First Day hikes, walks, jogs, rides, and runs! Join a park interpreter for this easy,…
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First Day Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Step off on the right foot this year at Lake Ouachita State Park for our First Day Hikes! Lake Ouachita State Park and the Ouachita Mountain Hikers will host this year's event at the Caddo Bend…
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