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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Arkansas is a natural fit for the sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park…
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Kayaking Excursion on Dardanelle Bay
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Kayaking on Dardanelle Bay gives you a different view of Lake Dardanelle you may have not gotten before, all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak. Sign…
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Stand Up Paddleboarding 101
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Ready to try something new and exciting? Join a park interpreter for a fun and beginner-friendly stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) session on the calm, clear waters of Lake Catherine. You'll get a quick…
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Sunset Kayak Tour
Thursday, June 12, 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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Kayak Tour on Bull Shoals Lake
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join park interpreters for a scenic kayak tour on Bull Shoals Lake as we spend time exploring the shoreline and hopefully spot some wildlife. All gear is provided. Wear clothing that can get wet…
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Kayak Football
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced kayakers alike to learn and sharpen their paddling skills. A park interpreter will guide you through the basics of kayak and safety…
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Stand Up Paddleboarding 101
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Ready to try something new and exciting? Join a park interpreter for a fun and beginner-friendly stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) session on the calm, clear waters of Lake Catherine. You'll get a quick…
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Old Town Lake Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 5:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake to view the sunset. Paddle…
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Kayak Stargazing
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Experience a night full of stars and stories from the best stargazing spot in the park -- the middle of the lake! Join a park interpreter to discover how stars have guided humans for centuries while…
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Wake Up with SUP - (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Join a…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 18, 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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Sunset SUP (Stand up Paddleboarding for Beginners)
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
It is hard not to love a good sunset on the water. We think you will love it even more once you are standing atop the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Stand up paddleboarding is one of the…
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Kayak and Snorkel Adventure!
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Here’s your chance to experience DeGray Lake to the fullest, from above and below! Sign up early for this guided kayak and snorkel adventure. We’ll paddle out to an island, snorkel along the…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 25, 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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Sunset Kayak Tour
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while
guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy
the sunset on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to
the…
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Sunset Kayaking on Dardanelle Bay
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State
Park is known for its stunning sunsets. Enjoy the beauty as we paddle along
some of the seldom seen shorelines of this 34,000-acre lake. Sign up at the
visitor center (479)…
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Kayak Tour
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
One of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak! Whether it's paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks, paddles,…
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Kayak Tour
Saturday, June 28, 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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Paddleboard Test Drive
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center for a free paddleboard test drive where you will have the opportunity to try one out for yourself. Each turn will last long enough…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, July 02, 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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