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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
First Light Kayak Tour
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…
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Kayak Fishing
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Combine two of Lake Frierson State Park's most popular activities into one grand adventure! Join the park interpreter and cast your line out from a kayak to discover Arkansas sportfish species in…
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Paddle and Play at the Falls
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing paddle across the sparkling waters of Lake Catherine as we make our way to the park’s stunning waterfall. Along the way, we’ll take time to explore the sights…
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Paddle board Test Drive Storm Creek
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Are you curious about paddle boarding? Try your hand at this paddling sport. We have several boards available for you to try. The park interpreter will be available to answer questions and give you…
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Kayaking 101
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Introduce yourself to the beautiful world of solo kayaking. A certified guide will instruct you on all the skills needed to safely navigate the beautiful still waters of Lake Sylvia. Instruction…
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Women in the Woods: Sunset Kayak Cruise
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Treat yourself to a relaxing sunset paddle at Lake Frierson State Park. Join park interpreters, old friends and new, for an evening guided kayak cruise of Lake Frierson, a lake surrounded entirely by…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…
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Kayak Test Drive
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center to take one of the park’s kayaks out for a test drive. This is a perfect opportunity for those who want to try kayaking but don’t…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…
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Birding on Beaver Lake Kayak Tour
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join
our park interpreters and spend the morning birding from inside a kayak. Learn
the basics of kayaking and enjoy the spring scenery on the lake, weather
permitting. All equipment is provided.…
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Kayak Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour (weather permitting). Your guide will discuss kayaking basics, and you will get to experience Lake…
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Horner Neck Lake Kayak Adventure
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Horner Neck Lake is a wetland lake teeming with wildlife, making it a perfect place to go kayaking! Come see what’s flying in the air, swimming through the water, perched in the trees,…
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Full Moon Kayak Tour
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake with
a park interpreter under the full moon. Learn the basics of kayaking, see
what’s visible in the night sky, and enjoy the sounds of the night on the…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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Paddle and Play at the Falls
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Experience Lake Catherine State Park in a new way! Join a park interpreter for Paddle and Play at the Falls, a scenic 3-mile kayaking excursion perfect for paddlers of all skill levels. Over the…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…
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Sunset Kayak Tour
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Paddle into the golden hour with us! Join a park interpreter for a peaceful evening kayak tour and experience Lake Catherine like never before. As we glide across the calm waters, we’ll explore the…
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Sunset-Moonrise Kayak Tour
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 7:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
DeGray Lake is often at its calmest during the night, and this makes for some pristine flatwater kayaking conditions. Join a park interpreter to enjoy the cooler, quieter side of DeGray Lake…
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Full Moon Kayak Tour
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Experience Lake Catherine in a whole new light—moonlight! Join our park interpreters for a magical evening paddle under the stars. As we kayak across the calm, moonlit waters, you’ll enjoy the quiet…
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