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Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Legends of Petit Jean
Sunday, March 22, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…
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Mammal Fur Features
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Sunday, March 29, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…
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Cycling the Seasons and Blooming Landscapes
Saturday, April 11, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Experience Petit Jean State Park in motion as spring brings new color and energy to the landscape. This guided cycling program explores how seasonal change shapes the park’s trails, views, and…
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Mammals: Feel the Furs
Saturday, April 25, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess…
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Romancing the Stone
Sunday, April 26, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Climbers have had a nearly 50 year long love affair with the Hartshorn Sandstone of Petit Jean Mountain. This past fall they finally tied the knot, pun intended. Join a park interpreter at the CCC…
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