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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
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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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, July 26, 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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Sunset Cruise
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 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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Sunset Cruise
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 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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Sunset Kayak Cruise
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Kayaking on Lake Frierson offers you a link to many different worlds! Join the park interpreter in discovering the stories our lake provides and protects as we rove the coves of Lake…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, August 02, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 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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Sunset Cruise
Sunday, August 03, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 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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Sunset Cruise
Friday, August 08, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 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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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, August 16, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 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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New Moon Island Stargazing
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tonight marks a new moon, and that means it will be dark, very dark – perfect for stargazing! Set out on a scenic cruise to enjoy the beauty of DeGray Lake at sunset. As the light fades, we will make…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, August 29, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 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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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 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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Women in the Woods: Dutch Oven Kayak Cookout
Sunday, September 07, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Traditions never tasted so good! Join park interpreters for a double adventure: a hands-on class about traditional cooking with the cast iron Dutch oven, followed by a kayak cruise on Lake Frierson!…
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