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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Raptor Rambling
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join our park interpreter for a guided raptor-watch hike on our Delta View Trail. January is Eagle Awareness Month, and we are hitting the 2.5-mile trail on a search for our national symbol of freedom…
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Wildside Hike on the Monument Trail
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Explore the natural wonders of the southern end of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail on a 1-mile journey through forest and stone. This is a moderate hike. Don’t forget your sturdy footwear and…
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Ceremonial Site Walking Tour
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 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 Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Lake Austell Trail Adventure
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream valleys of…
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Slunger Creek Nature Trail Hike
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's winter scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long.
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Bluffside Beauty: Exploring the Bluffs of Devil’s Racetrack
Sunday, February 01, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1.5 mile hike along the bluff line of Devil’s Racetrack. This moderate hike offers a unique opportunity to explore the park’s geologic features. Please wear sturdy shoes…
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Ceremonial Site Walking Tour
Sunday, February 01, 2026
/ 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 Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Full Moon Adventure
Sunday, February 01, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Celebrate the Snow Moon on a gentle 1-mile evening walk. Look for nocturnal wildlife. Bring warm clothes and a flashlight.
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Birding on the Little Missouri
Monday, February 02, 2026
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead of the Little Missouri River Trail to learn all about the world of birding. This 1.2-mile trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the…
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Winter Wildlife Watch
Friday, February 06, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a gentle 1-mile hike along the Lake Trail as we explore the winter habits of local wildlife. Learn to spot animal tracks, identify birds, and discover how creatures…
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Falls Branch Hike
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter along the Falls Branch Trail for a 1-mile trek to the waterfall. Cameras and binoculars are welcome while we enjoy the lake and forest scenery.
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Winter Wandering
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Winter is the perfect time to explore areas at Lake Sylvia that are usually covered in dense vegetation. On the 1/2-mile Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail hike, wander off the beaten path and see…
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Trailblazer's Crossing
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Embark on a 0.50-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail, where history and wild beauty collide.
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Ceremonial Site Walking Tour
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 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 Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Hike the Solar System
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Embark on an exploration of our solar system without leaving Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We will start at the sun, making pit stops at each planet! Using the Spring Trail and a little imagination,…
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Winter Wanderings
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided off trail hike experience through the lesser seen areas of Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Tread carefully, for this rugged excursion will explore the history and…
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Prospectors Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past! This hike…
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Slunger Creek Nature Trail Hike:
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's winter scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long.
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Mountain Medicine Hike
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Settlers originally sought out Rich Mountain to help heal medical ailments, restore the weary, and bolster the soul. The mountain has a long history of providing a source of natural medicine. Join a…
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