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Birding 101
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Hikers and Snakes
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for helpful hints about snakes you may meet on the
trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous
and non-venomous species and how to tell the difference, plus some tips…
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Campfire Trivia and Stories
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for an
evening of Petit Jean State Park trivia. While we enjoy the mountain air, we will be sharing
some legends of the mountain and a good old-fashioned…
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Spiders Among Us
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to discover the many interesting features of Petit Jean State Park’s eight-legged residents and hear a Cherokee legend about spiders. We will also try to find spider…
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Birds of Petit Jean
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the CCC Overlook on Red Bluff Drive to learn about some
of the birds we have here at Petit Jean State Park and some tips and tricks to
see a few during your stay. Bring a…
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Knots and Navigation on the Trail
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Wayfinders - Navigating Petit Jean
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the historic CCC chimney for a 30-minute beginner-friendly program on how to navigate using a compass. Whether you're new to compass skills or just need a quick…
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Campfire Craft
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Meet a Tree
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…
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Life in Lake Bailey
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…
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Birding 101
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Shadow Searching
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to investigate nature’s hidden side. We will do a shadow scavenger hunt to discover a new perspective on what there is hidden within the park. This program will last…
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Petit Jean Softball
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Meet the park interpreters for a fun, family game of softball – Petit Jean style. We have some softball equipment, but if you have your own bring it out and join us.
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Wings Over the River Valley
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun
learning experience with beautiful scenery. Bring…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.
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Legends of Petit Jean
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Spiders Among Us
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to discover the many interesting features of Petit Jean State Park’s eight-legged residents and hear a Cherokee legend about spiders. We will also try to find spider…
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Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess which animal each fur belongs to,…
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