“Arboretum” translates to “a place for trees,” and this 1/2-mile paved trail exhibits dozens of native trees and plants. Join a park interpreter to discover the botanical life found in the natural…

Festive holiday garb is needed for this hike! Tinsel, ornaments, and Christmas lights are fair game on the trail. Ugly Christmas sweaters, reindeer antlers, and Santa hats are expected. Bring water,…

Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…

Meet a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for a woodland wandering along the Boy Scout Trail. We will hike along the Boy Scout Trail across the Wild Hog Crossing and explore the…

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…

Kick off the new year the healthy way and join thousands across the nation who will be hitting the trails for First Day hikes, walks, jogs, rides, and runs! Join a park interpreter for this easy,…

Join a park interpreter for this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for nature watching! #FirstDayHikes…

Join a park interpreter for this brief 1/2-mile guided hike on the Towering Pines Trail. Let's see what we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake, look for animal tracks, listen for birds, and…

Join park staff for a special hiking 101 course. This course will include a hike along the park's Boy Scout Trail. While we won’t complete the full trail, we will hike about 7 miles of it. This is a…

Join a park interpreter for a guided hike through the winter woods! Enjoy the serene beauty of the Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail. Afterwards, sip on a cup of hot cocoa! The trail is 0.5 miles…

Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Learn what birds stay at Lake Sylvia over the winter and see if you can spot them! This hike is about a mile long, has a slight incline, and…