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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Eagle Awareness Weekend - Discover the Bald Eagle
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Our national symbol – its status has changed over time: endangered, threatened, and finally de-listed. What is the status of eagles in Arkansas? A park interpreter answers questions and discusses the…
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Eagle Awareness Weekend - Car Caravan to Holla Bend
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Meet the park interpreters in the historic lobby of Mather Lodge prior to our departure to Holla Bend, a national wildlife refuge located just west of Petit Jean (driving distance approximately 15…
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Bear Cave Hike
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is…
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Hike Along the Rim
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a special hike on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 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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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Sunday, January 25, 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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Winter Workshop Series: Live Like the CCC
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join park staff for a hands-on workshop to learn what life and work was like for the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 1731 at Petit Jean State Park. This interactive program lasts about 3…
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Winter Workshop Series: Navigation 101
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn how to navigate
using a map and compass to enhance your experiences while outdoors at Petit
Jean State Park. This is a 3-hour course that will include about 1.5 hours…
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