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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 05, 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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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, ¼-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…
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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 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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Rock House Cave Hike
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.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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Walk like a Morsbach
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded hike features some uneven…
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be…
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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, July 05, 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. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…
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Benefield Sunrise HIke
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 5:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
Are you an early bird? The Benefield Trail has an overlook that is built for the early birds that enjoy a grand sunrise over Mount Magazine State Park! Head lamps or flashlights, season-appropriate…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Sunday, July 06, 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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Monument Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Mount Nebo State Park's Monument Trails opened in 2019, and they brought a whole new level of adventure with them! Meet a park interpreter at the Gum Spring trailhead for a moderate, 1.5-mile hike…
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Discovery Hike
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe…
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Rocky Valley Trail to the East Quarry
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter as we depart on the Rocky Valley Trail. We'll descend through the valley between the Fulk Mountains and ascend the other side up to the Dickinson Overlook at the East Quarry,…
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Micro Hike
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.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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Birding 101
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, July 06, 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 have at our park. This is a 0.5-mile…
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Nature Bingo
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will…
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Bear Cave Hike
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 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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Dogwood Trail Hike
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Dogwood Trail. Starting at the trailhead located off of AR Hwy 23, this easy/moderate, 0.75-mile hike gives guests a taste of the natural beauty…
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B.A.R.K. Ranger
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join the park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this PAWsome guided hike along the 1-mile Boundary Trail loop. Then, stick around to get your…
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Picture This: Smartphone Photography
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips, then head…
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