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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike Elaine Trailhead
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided hike lasting about 45 minutes on a gravel surface trail. Meet at the Elaine trailhead as we discover the rich natural heritage of the area and history of…
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Fall Discovery Series - Colors of the Canyon
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Boy Scout Trail to learn why the forest puts on its spectacular autumn show. We will meet at the Rock House Cave parking area. This 2-mile…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 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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Forming and Soldering Copper
Thursday, November 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taught by Racheal Mathews Prerequisites – Email Instructor Racheal Mathews at coppercolorists@msn.com to make sure this class is right for you. *** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ***During this workshop…
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Women in the Woods Campout
Saturday, November 08, 2025 - Sunday, November 09, 2025
“Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir Ladies, renew your spirit with time…
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Basket Weaving Workshop
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn a new hobby based on an old art form that would have been essential during the height of the Magnesia Springs tourism era. All materials and tools will be supplied to weave a basket based on a…
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Beginner Woodworking Workbench
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join park staff to learn how to make your own beginner woodworking workbench. This type of workbench has been used for hundreds of years and is perfect for any project. This is a perfect beginner…
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Handmade Holiday- Soap Making
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by…
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Fall Colors Hike
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and discuss why this change occurs. This hike is 0.8-mile long, moderate with a slight incline, and will be…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy a back-to-basics cast iron Dutch oven cooking workshop by learning the history of the oven and how to take care of cast iron. After the basics, participants will prepare easy Dutch oven recipes…
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Delta Heritage Trail in Autumn
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
No two rides or hikes on Delta Heritage Trail are the same. Each season offers its own show. Join a park interpreter for a guided easy 1-mile hike lasting about 45-minutes on crushed gravel…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on Dutch oven cooking workshop at Lake Dardanelle State Park! Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking while preparing a classic meal and take home a pre-seasoned Dutch oven to…
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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, November 08, 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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Fall Colors Walk
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
With the changing of seasons comes an abundance of color. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a leisurely stroll along the Meadowbrook Trail to soak up the beauty of fall.
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Morning Bird Hike
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in front of 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…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.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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Sunset Stroll
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park boasts many spectacular sunsets. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take an easy sunset stroll along the shoreline of the lake and enjoy the iconic views of…
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Handmade Holiday- Woven Ornaments
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Transform your outdoor cooking experience with a Dutch oven!
Join park interpreters for this one-day Dutch Oven Workshop at Cossatot River
State Park. You’ll leave with skills on how to season and…
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