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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Opt Outside: T.R.A.I.L.S
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
It's the perfect time to hit the TRAILS with the park interpreter at Lake Frierson State Park. Learn tips and tricks for hiking in the summer season a with a hike in nature. We will be hiking the…
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Rock Stars of the Monument: Geology of Devil's Den
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This two mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that…
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Cameron Bluff Stroll
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 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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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 12, 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, July 12, 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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Keys to the Kingfisher: Feathered Flyers Weekend
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for Feathered Fliers Weekend as we embark on a guided hike along the 1/2-mile paved Kingfisher Trail. Learn about the role and vital importance of wetland ecosystems to our…
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Ready? Set, Hike!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
What do you pack in your trail bag? How do
you decide which trail is right for you? Join a park interpreter as we discuss
how to prepare to trek the trails at Devil’s Den State Park and stick…
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Walk like a Morsbach
Saturday, July 12, 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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UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Strange things lurk in the Ouachita National Forest, and not everything is easily explained. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail as we investigate mysterious forest finds,…
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Owl Prowl on Devil's Racetrack
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an evening exploration into the mysterious world of owls that inhabit Devil's Den State Park year-round. We'll begin at the amphitheater discussing about these nocturnal…
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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, July 12, 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, July 12, 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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B.A.R.K. Ranger
Sunday, July 13, 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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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, July 13, 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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Birding 101
Sunday, July 13, 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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Woodpecker Walk (Towering Pines Trail)
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Woodpeckers can be found all over the park in several different shapes and colors. Learn how to spot evidence of woodpecker activity and discover these strange and fascinating birds on this easy hike.…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, July 13, 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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Woody Plant Walk
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing morning walk along the easy 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great animal habitat. Dress for the weather.
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.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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Adventure in the Ozarks
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and landscape. Meet at…
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