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Petit Jean State Parks
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
At Lake Chicot State Park, girl scouts can 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,…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Rock House Cave Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet
Park Interpreter Carrie at the Rock House Cave Trailhead 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…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, September 13, 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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Tree Identification
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Black oak, waterleaf oak, American sycamore, and sweetgum are all common trees in the Cossatot River Corridor. Tree leaves, bark, and buds are all useful hints to tell us what kind of tree we are…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, September 13, 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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Hike to the Waterfall
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.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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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Trills and Thrills Cicada Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
We aren’t the only returning visitors to Petit Jean State Park! Join
Park Interpreter Baron at Pavilion A to discover who is chirping and buzzing
in the treetops: our annual and periodical cicadas!…
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BioBlitz Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Logoly State Park is a great place to discover a variety of plants and animals. Join park staff for this 1.25-mile hike as you discover and record the species found along Crane's Fly Trail. This…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5:30 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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Natural Bridge Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
When the area known as Petit Jean State Park was set aside as a public land in 1923, it set precedent for the establishment of state parks in Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter at the Seven…
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Guided Night Bat Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 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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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Nightshift Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Girl Scouts, join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark,…
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Girl Scots Love State Parks: Nature Journaling Stroll
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Enrich your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Join Park Interpreter Jaden at the Trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. We will take the easy ½ mile…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Cabin Trail Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to take an easy, 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail to explore the native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State Park. Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water!…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Sunday, September 14, 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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Birding Walk
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding stroll! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills.…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Prospectors Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Visit Crater of Diamonds State Park for the largest outdoor Girl Scout event of the year. Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and…
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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, September 14, 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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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join
Park Interpreter Carrie at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy,
handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things
that make Petit Jean State Park a…
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