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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Outer Boundaries Adventure Hike
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Looking for an adventure with sure rewards? Join a park interpreter for this unique opportunity to hike a select section of the “White Zone” multi-use trail on the south side of the lake. Enjoy a…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, July 18, 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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Sounds of the Night Hike
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Nature can be intimidating at night! A creak here, and a scurry there. What is all the ruckus about? Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike into the nighttime forest for answers! Please…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, July 19, 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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The Little Things Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Logoly State Park is often considered a living laboratory, but it is the little things that make this a great place to explore the natural world. Join the park interpreter for a moderate 1.25-mile…
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Pollinator Patrol
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is buzzing with life, especially from its winged pollinators! Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Ouachita Trail to spot butterflies, bees, and beetles hard…
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be…
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Owl Prowl Night Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to discover the owls living in DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Then, we’ll take a walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an…
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The Land Speaks Hike
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Did you know that you can learn a new language during your park visit? Join a park interpreter to uncover the hidden language of the land during this easy 1-mile guided hike on the Island…
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Birding Hike
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All…
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Nature Poetry
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Ready for a creative journey into nature? Join a park interpreter for a leisurely hike along the Slunger Creek Nature Trail, using your senses to fuel your very own poetry writing! This hike will take…
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The Pioneer Cemetery: A Lasting Legacy
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place of the area’s earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and…
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Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:45 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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Hike and Seek
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
For many animals at Lake Ouachita State Park, a game of hide and seek can be the difference between life and death! Hike with a park interpreter along the ½-mile Dogwood Trail to put your…
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Leave No Trace Hike
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike along the 3/4-mile Daisy Creek Trail and learn about how you can keep your park clean and green for years to come by practicing “Leave No Trace.” We will discover the…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, July 26, 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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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, July 26, 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 guided3/4-mile hike to complete this outdoor scavenger hunt. Please wear good shoes…
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Picture This: Smartphone Photography
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips, then head…
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Guided Night Bat Hike
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park interpreter on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek…
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Nature Bingo
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will…
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