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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Historical Hayride
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Andrea for a scenic wagon ride around the summit of Mount Nebo! This round-trip tour takes roughly 30 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy beautiful…
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Life in Lake Bailey
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 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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Mammals of Village Creek
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age!
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Star-Spangled Stories
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxed summer evening at our post-Fourth of July campfire. As the fire burns, enjoy a slideshow of photos from the annual Devil's Den State Park Games held the day…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, July 05, 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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Campfire Trivia
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Kick off your stay at Lake Ouachita State Park by seeing if you're smarter than a park ranger! Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and your "A-game" as you test your knowledge with nature trivia with…
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Night Sky Fishing
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Curious about what kinds of insects call Petit Jean Mountain home? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about moths, beetles, and other interesting insects. We will use a unique method…
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Golf Course Safari
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
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Botanical Bookmarks
Sunday, July 06, 2025
Learn about Lake Sylvia's native plants and create a botanical-themed bookmark! This activity provides a fun way for families to create special state park memories.
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Benefield Sunrise HIke
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 5:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
Are you an early bird? The Benefield Trail has an overlook that is built for the early birds that enjoy a grand sunrise over Mount Magazine State Park! Head lamps or flashlights, season-appropriate…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Sunday, July 06, 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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Stream Ecosystems
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center (where the two rocking chairs are located) to learn more about streams in Woolly Hollow State Park and the role they play in…
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Birding 101
Sunday, July 06, 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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What Doesn't Belong?
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join a park interpreter to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…
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Adaptation Artistry
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of these…
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The Wonderful World of Worms
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Worms are some of nature’s best recyclers. Join the park interpreter to meet the park’s squirmy cleanup crew and find out how they can help you, too.
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Ride the Monument: The Story Beneath our Tires
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
There's more to the Monument trails at Devil's Den State Park than berms and switchbacks. Join a park interpreter to learn about the geology beneath your tires, the design behind the ride, and how you…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.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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Snakes of Cossatot River
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home!
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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…
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