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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Safety With A Splash
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"Water" your plans on the river this summer? Join a park interpreter to learn how to keep the fun going by taking some simple steps to avoid common water hazards.
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to explore the history of the parks first settlers and what life was like in the 1800s.
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Bear Necessities
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…
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Exploration Station: Skins, Skulls, and Scat
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join
a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the
local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will
have pelts, skulls, and tracks and…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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A Bird's Buffet
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Which bird eats what? Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a fun activity while discovering how different birds use their special adaptations to
eat certain foods.
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Pioneer Play
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center so you can discover what pioneer kids did to pass the time while the exploration and progress of their parents forged the…
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You've Got Mail
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Make…
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Spider Hider
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What has eight legs and eats bugs? Discover some of the fascinating things spiders do. How they make their homes, find food, and even which ones are dangerous to us. Join a park interpreter in the…
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Arkansas: Unique and United
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Discover the uniqueness of Arkansas, whether you're a lifelong resident or just passing through. Immerse yourself in the rich geology, history, and culture that connect us all. Experience what makes…
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Exploring Nature
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Looking for an escape from your daily routine? Escape to Lake Fort Smith State Park and explore nature on a much deeper level by making connections to your natural surroundings. Meet at the service…
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Paper Pollinators
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Origami helps us unfold a sweet pollinator scene at Mount Magazine State Park! With the instruction of a park interpreter, guests will
create a papery representation of the pollination process.…
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Wonder House Tour
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!
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Snapshot of Nature: Lake Frierson BioBlitz
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us for a BioBlitz at Lake Frierson State Park! Learn how to use iNaturalist, explore different habitats, and help us document the incredible biodiversity right here in the park. Whether you’re a…
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Camp Oh No!
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Oh no—this campsite is a disaster! Join a park interpreter in the grassy
area across from the visitor center to uncover what went wrong and how to fix
it. Learn how to protect parks and wildlife by…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Women in the Woods: Sunset Kayak Cruise
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Treat yourself to a relaxing sunset paddle at Lake Frierson State Park. Join park interpreters, old friends and new, for an evening guided kayak cruise of Lake Frierson, a lake surrounded entirely by…
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History of Mountain Biking: Devil's Den and the Monument Trails
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join Assistant Superintendent Tim Scott to learn all about the history of mountain biking in Devil's Den State Park as well as more about our beautiful Monument Trails.
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Dip Net Discovery (Shoreline by Marina)
Monday, June 02, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on…
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