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Petit Jean State Parks
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Bear Cave Hike
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.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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Night Hike at the Reservoir
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home.…
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Jewels of the Glade
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Searching for the collared lizard is no small
feat. Some search their whole lives seeking the opportunity to experience these
mountain boomers. Join a park interpreter for an exciting,…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Rocky Valley Trail Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our trails while hiking. Before the hike, we'll set intentions, such as treading lightly on the trail and picking up park litter. This…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Bird Survey Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn what it means to be a Citizen Scientist and why it's important. Learn about birds commonly found at Lake Sylvia then set off on a bird survey hike! On this hike, you…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Rock House Cave Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet
Park Interpreter Carrie at the Rock House Cave Trailhead 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…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 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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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, September 13, 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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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Trills and Thrills Cicada Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
We aren’t the only returning visitors to Petit Jean State Park! Join
Park Interpreter Baron at Pavilion A to discover who is chirping and buzzing
in the treetops: our annual and periodical cicadas!…
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Natural Bridge Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
When the area known as Petit Jean State Park was set aside as a public land in 1923, it set precedent for the establishment of state parks in Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter at the Seven…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Cabin Trail Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to take an easy, 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail to explore the native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State Park. Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water!…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join
Park Interpreter Carrie at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy,
handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things
that make Petit Jean State Park a…
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Birding 101
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…
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Finding Woody
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 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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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Citizen Scientist Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn the importance of citizen science and learn how to track wildlife data using apps and websites! Walk the Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail, a moderate 0.5-mile…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Hikin' for Lichen
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
It covers our trees, rocks, and even buildings- but we seldom notice.
Join Park Interpreter Baron at the Bear Cave Trailhead to witness the hidden
vibrance of Petit Jean State Park’s Lichens. This is…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Sunday, September 14, 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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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike down a small section of the Boy Scout Trail. This hike will lead us up along the canyon for a spectacular view of the Cedar Creek canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025 Annual Coachwhip Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join us for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend as we embark on our annual guided hike along the 2.4-mile Coachwhip Trail while learning about the plants and animals who call this area home. Be sure…
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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.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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