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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter 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 past that these images provide. This…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike around Lake Bennett to become more acquainted with the native flora and fauna seen in the park. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last…
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Fall Foliage Hike on the Rocky Valley Trail
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike on the Rocky Valley Trail to explore and admire the fall foliage! The hike will emphasize both the science of leaf color change and the ecological importance…
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Fall Colors Hike
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the fall colors on the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail! Hike with a park interpreter and learn what kind of trees are along the trail on this moderate 0.8-mile hike. The meeting spot is at Lake Sylvia…
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Bear Cave Hike
Sunday, October 26, 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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Communit-trees Hike
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 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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Delta Heritage Trail in Autumn
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
No two rides or hikes on Delta Heritage Trail are the same. Each season offers its own show. Join a park interpreter for a guided easy 1-mile hike lasting about 45-minutes on crushed gravel…
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Critter Quest on the Monument Trail
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a quick adventure into nature’s hidden corners. We’ll search high and low - peeking under rocks, check trees, and explore the forest floor to uncover tiny creatures like…
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Forest Floor Friends
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.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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Birding 101
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…
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Falling Leaves
Monday, October 27, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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