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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 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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Bear Cave Hike
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 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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Healthy Hike Wednesday
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the fun every Wednesday at Jacksonport State Park! Each hike begins at the Tunstall Riverwalk Trailhead. Just look for the white state park van. Park interpreters will be ready with a…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…
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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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"Sense"-able Hike
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
When is the last time you stopped to watch a bird land in a tree? What about stopped to smell a cedar tree? Join a park interpreter to spend time outdoors and use all of your senses on…
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Wildlife Hike
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Meadowbrook Trail is home to many of these creatures. Join a park interpreter…
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Bat Discovery Hike
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Bats aren't blind, they won’t get stuck in your hair—and they’re some of nature’s most important nighttime hunters! Join a park interpreter for a short, guided hike to uncover the truth about these…
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New Moon Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special hike
on the Seven Hollows Trail. This full moon hike will be lit with the light of July’s
full moon and feature unique places we get to experience in this new…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Test your knowledge of the natural world of Crowley's Ridge! Everyone will get a list. To count your item, you just put a check mark on your paper or take a picture of the item. We can compare when…
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Bear Cave Hike
Friday, July 25, 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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Reading the Land - Topo Maps 101
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
A topographic map is one of the best tools to have in your backpack on all your adventures, but especially at Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Palisades Overlook to…
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Woodland Wander at Horner Neck
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Horner Lake Nature Trail to search out a variety of wildlife and plants. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring water, and don’t forget your insect repellent.
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Trills and Thrills: Cicada Hike
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
We aren’t the only returning visitors to Petit Jean State Park! Join a park interpreter at Pavilion A to discover who is chirping and buzzing in the treetops: our annual and periodical cicadas!…
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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile…
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Nature Connections Stroll
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to connect with nature on the Arboretum Trail. We will use our senses to explore what makes Village Creek State Park Special, all while capturing our discoveries on paper. This…
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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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The Sound of Silence
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A silent walk on the trail reveals a world full of music. Get your ears ready and join the park interpreter on the 1-mile Boundary Trail to see how the music of the woods changes…
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Sunrise Hike on the West Summit Trail
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 5:15 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
Embark with a park interpreter as we hike to the summit of Pinnacle Mountain, the tallest peak in our park, before the trails open to catch a magnificent sunrise over the Arkansas river valley. This…
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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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