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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Sunset Cruise
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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Inching Along the Trail
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The little things can lead you to big adventures at Lake
Ouachita State Park! Join a park interpreter in a hunt for natural objects one
inch or smaller in size as we hike along the 1-mile red loop of…
Heart Healthy
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Morning Lake Tour
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita! Bring a warm drink as a park interpreter will serve as your guide while you admire the scenery, wildlife, and stories of Lake Ouachita.…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
Read more
Sunset Cruise
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
Read more
Visitor Center Explorers
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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Visitor Center Explorers
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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