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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Daybreak Diamond Tour
Tuesday, October 28, 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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Tree Tales on the Monument Trails
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Discover the secret life of the forest on a 0.25-mile moderate hike along the Monument Trails. Led by a park interpreter, this scenic loop reveals how fallen trees still nourish wildlife, shelter…
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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…
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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.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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Falling Leaves
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about why the leaves at Woolly Hollow State Park change color and fall from trees as well as why this process is important to our park’s ecosystem. We will take a…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Color Walk
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things. Thanks to Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats, you can discover just how bright and colorful the world around you is. Join a park interpreter at…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, October 31, 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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Wonders on the Monument Trail
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Explore Monument Trails with a park interpreter on a 1-mile journey through forest and stone. This moderate hike invites discovery at every turn—just don’t forget your sturdy footwear and plenty of…
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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
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Bear Cave Hike
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.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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Wicked Woods Walk
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Boy Scout trailhead by Davies Bridge for a 45-minute, easy hike through the wicked woods
of Petit Jean State Park. Along the way, you’ll discover ghostly plants, twisted…
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Autumn Arboretum Trail Stroll
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to take a relaxing autumn stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that paint the unique landscape of Village…
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Trek or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lace up your hiking shoes and join a park interpreter for a 1-mile trek along the Lover's Leap Trail. Along the way, we'll search for mystery items hidden in the woods, and maybe a few treats, too!…
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Petit Jean Trick or Treating
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Meet the park interpreters with your favorite Halloween costume on to trick or treat around Camp Area A. We will walk around the camp area and visit campsites that are ready to welcome some…
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Night Hike: Nocturnal Powers
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
The night is dark and full of wonder. Join a park interpreter for a nighttime hike on the Big Ben Trail and discover the amazing creatures that come out in the night. The Big Ben Trail is a moderately…
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Cameron Bluff Stroll
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s…
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The Pioneer Cemetery: Echoes of the Departed
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on All Hallows' Eve for a spooky evening walk amongst the headstones of the Pioneer Cemetery. In the stillness of night, we'll uncover tales of early settlers; some rooted in…
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Birding 101
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then
put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring…
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Forest Floor Friends
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Nestled under rocks, leaves and logs, the forest floor in Petit Jean State Park is a thriving community waiting to be discovered if you take the time to look closely. Join a park interpreter to do…
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