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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
What's that Smell?
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Visit with a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful, but smelly striped skunks that call Arkansas home. What do they eat? How long do they live? Other than their odor, what makes them special?…
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Pioneer Cemetery Tour
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place for the first settlers on Rich Mountain. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to hear about life for settlers in the 1860s and the history of the…
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S'mores Meet and Greet Campfire
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join Park Superintendent Nathan and other park staff at the main pavilion area for a warm fire provided with marshmallows for s'mores for park guests to gather around and talk about the exciting…
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Life of a Firefly
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fireflies light up our forests on summer nights, their lights serving as an intriguing form of communication. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn the secrets of these glowing beetles.…
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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter to learn about common animal adaptations and how they are used. Stick…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 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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Sunset on the Lake
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to connect with the world around you and enjoy a beautiful sunset over Lake Bennet. This program is great for making memories with family and friends.
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Frog Calls
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
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Frog Calls
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park! Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to…
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Night Owl Prowl
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
"Who" wants to join Park Superintendent Nathan on a quest to talk with our nighttime buddy, the owl? Meet at the amphitheater and bring your flashlight to learn a few quick interesting facts about our…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Furbearers of Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features the animals have that help them survive…
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Kayak Tour on the Little Maumelle Water Trail
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for a guided kayak float on the Little Maumelle River. Leisurely float through bald cypress groves, along stream and riverbanks teeming with wildlife, and experience the unique habitats that…
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Be an Explorer Look & Learn Table
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center to learn how to get started! The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though…
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Introduction To Geocaching
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Do you enjoy puzzles and spending time in the outdoors? If so, bring your food/snack and join a park interpreter to discover how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics of geocaching and try…
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Owl Pellet Dissection
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join the park interpreters in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. This is a fascinating, sanitary hands-on activity for all ages!
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Go Outside and Play!
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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