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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Towering Pines Trail Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this brief 1/2-mile guided hike on the Towering Pines Trail. Let's see what we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake, look for animal tracks, listen for birds, and…
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First Day Hike on Owl Pass/Arboretum
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we step into the new year by exploring our public lands with a hike! This paved, ADA-accessible trail is appropriate for all ages, and offers stunning views of the Little…
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First Day Hike: "Blue to the Rescue" Storybook Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
What kind of stories will you create in 2026? Join a park interpreter for a reading of "Blue to the Rescue," a children's hiking story written by Wynne, Arkansas-native Amy Poindexter. During…
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First Day Hikes: Winter Wildlife Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Deer, rabbits, squirrels and various winter birds are just a few of the animals that live in Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Meadowbrook trailhead near the amphitheater for…
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Louisiana Purchase State Park First Day Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Start 2026 off by journeying to 1815 with a park interpreter on an easy 0.5-mile First Day Hike. We will meet at the parking lot and then go out into a headwater swamp on a barrier free elevated…
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Sunset First Day Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
End the day with a peaceful sunset hike along Storm Creek Lake. Learn about the landscape’s cultural and natural history. Dress for the weather and bring water and a flashlight. #FirstDayHikes
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Winter Wildlife Watch
Friday, January 02, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a gentle 1-mile hike along the Lake Trail as we explore the winter habits of local wildlife. Learn to spot animal tracks, identify birds, and discover how creatures…
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Edge Habitats along the Monument Trail
Friday, January 02, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Do you know what an edge habitat is? Find out we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!
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Bluffside Beauty: Exploring the Bluffs of Devil’s Racetrack
Friday, January 02, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1.5 mile hike along the bluff line of Devil’s Racetrack. This moderate hike offers a unique opportunity to explore the park’s geologic features. Please wear sturdy shoes…
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Birding Basics
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Bird watching is a hobby for all ages. To get started you only need the 3 B’s: Binoculars, a Bird book, and Birds. Lake Dardanelle State Park has plenty of birds, so come out and meet a park…
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Cleaning up the Falls
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a guided hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This 1-mile shortcut to the falls is the perfect route for working together and practicing good stewardship of the park by picking…
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Rocky Valley Trail Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter and step into the new year with nature with a hike on the Rocky Valley Trail. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing and bring water. This is a moderately difficult…
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Wildside Hike on the Monument Trail
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Explore the natural wonders of the southern end of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail on a 1-mile journey through forest and stone. This is a moderate hike. Don’t forget your sturdy footwear and…
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Ceremonial Site Walking Tour
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 12 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 Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Delta Heritage Trail Lick Creek Guided Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors and experience Delta Heritage Trail State Park. Meet at the visitor center and then we will caravan in your personal vehicles a short way to the Lick Creek…
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Prospectors Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past! This hike…
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Take Nothing But Pictures
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter to enjoy a wonderful stroll along a short…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABCs of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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Echoing Footsteps Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military…
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Full Moon Exploration
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Experience the Wolf Moon rise on a gentle evening walk on 1-mile hike. Listen to nocturnal wildlife and enjoy winter’s setting. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.
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