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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Quiet Hour Hike for Adults
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The holidays can often be hectic and what
you need is to slow down and relax. Join a park interpreter who will lead you
on an easy, 1/2-mile hike through the forest. At the end of the hike, we’ll…
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Opt Outside: Tunstall Trail Nature Hike
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Come on out to Jacksonport State Park on Green Friday and avoid the shopping
crowds! This is a perfect opportunity to walk off that Thanksgiving
dinner and enjoy nature at the same time. We will walk…
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Prospector Trail Guided Hike
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 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!…
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Opt Outside Battlefield Tour
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at the Borden…
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Night Hike
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Nature is neat at night! Are you brave enough to venture out into the nighttime forest? Join a park interpreter for this unique night hike. We’ll listen to the night sounds, learn about nocturnal…
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Geocaching Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the base of the Little Missouri trailhead to learn about the hidden world of geocaching and get the chance to find a few of your own. The portion of the trail we will…
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Strut Your Stuffing ~ Gobbler Wobbler 2.5
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Get ready to gobble up the fun and join us at Cane Creek State Park for an effort to shed some of that stuffing from Thanksgiving. Enjoy a 2.5-mile hike on our Delta View Trail. Bring water and wear…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile…
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Fall Colors Nature Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for this relaxing walk through the forest of Lake Poinsett State Park. Along the way, take in the beautiful colors and sounds of fall. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots…
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Wildlife Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.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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West End Wander
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to wander the woods of Mount Magazine? Join a park interpreter as you explore interesting sandstone structures, both natural and human-made, on the west end of Mount Magazine…
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Communit-trees Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a 3/4-mile guided walk along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 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 American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Opt Outside: Nature Soundscapes Walk
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided walk on the Kingfisher Trail, where we'll focus on experiencing nature through sound! This is a paved 1/2-mile trail that is ADA and stroller accessible. Make sure…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, November 29, 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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Micro Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join a park interpreter as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape – you never know what you might find! This…
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Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Are you up for the Scavenger Hunt Challenge? Join a park interpreter for a hike and game combined. Along the trail we’ll be on the lookout for many different items, animals, and colors found in…
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Nighttime Critters Night Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them…
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Mellwood: From Railroad Depot to Trailhead
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Mellwood was born with the establishment of the former rail line, and its depot location has been reborn as a Delta Heritage Trail State Park trailhead. This is your chance to discover the…
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