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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Guided Night Bat Hike
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 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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Echoing Footsteps Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo the footsteps of the past and the future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, history, and hardships of those who walked the Military…
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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar…
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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, October 19, 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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Hike to the Waterfall
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls
and your ability to walk…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike around Lake Bennett to become more acquainted with the native flora and fauna seen in the park. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last…
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Discover the Yancopin Bridge Guided Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Here is your chance to discover the Yancopin Bridge! This bridge crosses the Arkansas River along the Delta Heritage Trail. Experience it for yourself on a 3-mile round trip guided hike led by a park…
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Soaring Scavengers
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
What is that big bird soaring in the sky? It’s a vulture! Join a park interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided…
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Tails on Monument Trails
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bring along your leashed pup and enjoy a peaceful hike with a park interpreter through the scenic Monument Trail area. This moderate 1-mile walk offers lovely views and a chance to connect with…
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Geocaching 101
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
A state-wide treasure hunt? Count me in! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a journey to find a hidden cache in the park. Our treasure hunt will take us on a…
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Picture This: Smartphone Photography
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 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 and simple…
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Keys to the Kingfisher Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter as we meander along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Sunday, October 19, 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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Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 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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Cabin Trail Hike
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail. This trail is a great introduction to the history, recreation opportunities, and native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State…
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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Monday, October 20, 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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Wander to the Point Hike
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Enjoy an easy, scenic 2-mile walk along the service road on the Caddo Bend Trail, ideal for strollers or anyone looking for a gentle outing along a gravel road. Keep an eye out for local wildlife as…
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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1:30 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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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, October 22, 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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Cleaning Up the Falls
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a guided hike on the Falls Branch Trail. On the hike, we will work together and practice good stewardship of the park by picking up litter seen on the trail.
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