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Great Outdoors Month
Sunday, June 01, 2025 - Monday, June 30, 2025
Petit Jean State Park's interpretive staff will offer a variety of activities daily throughout the month of June, with a special focus on the great outdoors. Enjoy guided trail hikes, games,…
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Swim and Cruise Lake Tour
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in its refreshing water! We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful…
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Scenic Lake Cruise
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Sunset Cruise
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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Lake Cruise
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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12th Annual Prospectors' Gemboree
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Join us for our annual keystone event celebrating diamond miners in Arkansas! Festivities include games for all ages, treasure hunt, the annual Famous Crater Diamonds Exhibition, and more! Pick up a…
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Kids' Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us for the 2025 Kids' Fishing Derby here at Devil's Den State Park. This event is free and for children 15 years old and under being accompanied by an adult guardian. Registration for the derby…
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Geocaching Island Hopper
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Let's Play!: Historic Games
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
For the children of sharecroppers and tenant farmers in the early 20th century, games might have looked quite a bit different than the ones kids play today. Join park staff at the museum to learn…
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John Prine Tribute Concert
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the life American folksinger and songwriter John Prine (1946-2020) during a tribute concert on Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Mountain View, Arkansas at the Ozark Folk Center's…
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Summer Solstice Celebration: Sunset Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Culture built this unique mound complex over 1,000 years ago. Activities at this ceremonial center may have included games, feasts, and other special events. Celebrate the arrival of…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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