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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Nature Arts and Crafts: Pine Needle Masterpieces
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion to create a wonderful masterpiece using natural materials such as Arkansas' state tree, the loblolly pine! We will use pine needles to create unique pieces…
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Campfire Treats and Trivia: Across the Creek
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 2/3-mile round trip hike (1/3-mile each way) that includes a scenic and shallow crossing over Lee Creek. On the other side, a campfire awaits with s'mores and a chance to…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, July 25, 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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The Sound of Silence
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A silent walk on the trail reveals a world full of music. Get your ears ready and join the park interpreter on the 1-mile Boundary Trail to see how the music of the woods changes…
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Campfire Stories
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for a fun evening of storytelling. Hear the history of Withrow Springs State Park and connect with the Ozarks through local legends and spooky stories! All…
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Frog Calls
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 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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The Art of Fire (Amphitheater)
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Want to learn a new way to get your campfire going in the evening? Join a park interpreter to learn the art of fire. Try a few hands-on techniques and start a fire of your own! After we get…
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Summer Stargazing
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 10 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Mount Magazine’s exceptionally dark skies make for exceptionally bright stars. Witness stunning light that has taken an unfathomably long journey to be enjoyed by you from Cameron Bluff…
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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Ride Elaine Trailhead
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Here is your chance to explore Delta Heritage Trail State Park on a 6-mile guided bike ride with a park interpreter from the Elaine trailhead. We will meet at the visitor center and then caravan in…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, July 26, 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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Birding Walk
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding stroll! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills.…
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Knots and Navigation
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 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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B.A.R.K Ranger
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State…
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19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium Teachers & Researchers Workshop "Trail of Tears in the Red River Region"
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
We are offering an all-day teacher and researcher workshop in conjunction with the 19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium. This workshop will take place on Friday,
July 25 with a morning program on…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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Make a Pioneer Style Chalkboard to Take Home
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Many settlers and pioneers of the White River Region of Arkansas were independent people. If they didn't have something they needed, they would figure out a way to make it themselves. School slates…
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