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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Birds, Flowers, and Canyon Walls
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Bring
your binoculars, if you have them, and join a park interpreter at the
breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are making a short hike to the Cedar
Falls Overlook, looking for spring wildflowers…
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Trail of Tears Guided Hike
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the
history of the Old Military Road Trail, which includes hiking along Arkansas’
most intact section of the Trail of Tears. This is a 1.5-mile moderate hike.…
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A SENSE-ational Hike
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join the park interpreter for a "sense-ational" hike along the 1.0-mile Boundary Trail! Tune into the trail and have fun putting your senses to the test. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, and…
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Inn and Out Hike
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Journey with a park interpreter down historic Will Apple’s Road, a pathway that felt more hooves than tires in its heyday. At the end of
this trail, you’ll witness the ruins of what was once a spring…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.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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Mount Nebo's Monumental Legacy
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know Mount Nebo State Park has two different trail systems? Meet a park interpreter at the Summit Park trailhead to hike the Legacy Trails and the Monument Trails and discover what makes each…
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Bear Cave Hike
Saturday, June 28, 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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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…
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Summer Snapshots
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Slow down and discover the small, meaningful moments along the trail. Join a guided hike where you’ll capture beauty, color, and fun through a seasonal photo challenge. Bring your camera or phone—and…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, June 28, 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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Creek Critter Hike
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle Trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures! Learn how they can tell us if the water…
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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Saturday, June 28, 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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Rock House Cave Hike
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 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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History through the Shadows Hike
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering
history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows
visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history,…
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Hike Along the Rim Trail
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to set off on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar Creek’s lower canyon, as well as woodland…
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Early Morning Hike on the Kingfisher Trail
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an exclusive early morning guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail to look for a variety of critters that call Pinnacle Mountain State Park home. Please bring a flashlight…
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Early Bird Hike
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Have you ever heard that the “early bird gets the worm”? It’s true! Spring mornings are full of wonderful bird song and activity that we can all enjoy. Join a park interpreter in this 1-mile…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Sunday, June 29, 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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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
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