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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Habitats Along Devil's Racetrack Monument Trail Hike
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Explore a few different habitats with a park interpreter as we hike along the southern terminus of the moderate 2.2-mile (total) Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail. We recommend wearing comfortable…
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Natural Observations
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to create your very own observations book! Connect with nature through this crafty, 30-minute program along the 1/2-mile Arkansas Arboretum Trail. Bring sturdy shoes, water,…
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Hues of the Hollow
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil's Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Learn about nature and see a new perspective on our nature scavenger hunt! Join a park interpreter for a guided3/4-mile hike to complete this outdoor scavenger hunt. Please wear good shoes…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, August 09, 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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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Saturday, August 09, 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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Trills and Thrills: Cicada Hike
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
We aren’t the only returning visitors to Petit Jean State Park! Join a park interpreter at Pavilion A to discover who is chirping and buzzing in the treetops: our annual and periodical cicadas!…
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Benefield West Trek
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
With a park interpreter as your guide, trek along this beautiful,
wooded trail that reveals some Arkansas’ best scenery and Mount Magazine State
Park’s unique story. Seasonally appropriate attire,…
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Colors of Nature Walk
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy stroll by the lake to search for different colors found in nature. This program is a fun scavenger hunt for kids or peaceful walk for adults.
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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, August 09, 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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Guided Night Bat Hike
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 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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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Sunday, August 10, 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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Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional 0.5-mile hike on the…
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B.A.R.K. Ranger
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Here at Mount Nebo State Park, we take our canine visitors very seriously. Meet a park interpreter on the back porch of the visitor center for an easy, 1-mile guided hike where we will explore the…
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Trail of Tears Guided Hike
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the
history of the Old Military Road Trail, which includes hiking along Arkansas’
most intact section of the Trail of Tears. This is a 1.5-mile moderate hike.…
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Birding Basics
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After…
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The Land Speaks Hike
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Did you know that you can learn a new language during your park visit? Join a park interpreter to uncover the hidden language of the land during this easy 1-mile guided hike on the Island…
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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, August 10, 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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Wonders of the Monument Trail
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Explore Monument Trails with a park interpreter on a 2-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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Trees: Stories From the Past Guided Hike
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Trees line the long path of Delta Heritage Trail State Park and have a story to tell. Here is your chance hear this story of how people used them in the past. Meet at the visitor center to join a park…
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