In the spirit of Halloween, come on out to Pinnacle Mountain State Park to learn about some creepy crawlies. They are not ghouls and goblins, but rather centipedes, spiders, and much more! 

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…

Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…

Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes, and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area, behind the visitor center, to learn…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the owls native to our area and search for them on a paved trail along the Little Maumelle River. Please bring water, insect repellent, and a flashlight.

Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…

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…

Learn all about the bat species that call Lake Sylvia home! Learn about their habitat, diet, behavior, and special adaptations. Then make a fun bat-themed craft! 

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for helpful hints about slithering snakes you may meet on the trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous and non-venomous species and how to tell…

It is not uncommon to catch a glimpse of the undertakers of Petit Jean State Park soaring over our cliffs. Join a park interpreter to investigate the life and habits of a vulture and see if we can…

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…

Join a park interpreter to learn all about deer! This animal is frequently seen on the scenic drive to Lake Sylvia and can even be spotted in the park. Get a chance to explore the diet, behavior, and…

While hiking or riding along some of our trails, the evidence of mining, logging, and more lay scattered among our landscapes. How did these artifacts, remnants of a distant era, shape the park today?…

Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the Old Visitor Center trailhead, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower…

Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will…

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…

What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…

Learn about hibernation, an interesting phenomenon that mammals go through during the winter months. Discover what this yearly routine means for animals and how it helps them survive harsh winters.…