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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Yellow Rock Trail Adventure
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike.
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Morning Lake Tour
Saturday, July 05, 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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Dip Net Discovery
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Is the water dirty, clean, or somewhere in between? Small creatures that live in the water can teach us about water quality. Join a park interpreter to catch and identify these critters in the creek…
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The CCC Circuit
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided bike ride through time as we explore the craftsmanship and legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Devil's Den State Park. Starting at the…
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Healing Waters
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The "healing" waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past as they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, July 05, 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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Secret Language of Flowers
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
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Nature Journals
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to make your very own nature journal. Take this keepsake with you and use it to record your future experiences in nature! All materials provided. Appropriate for all…
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Guess That Creature
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How well do you know
the special creatures and features of Lake Ouachita State Park? Meet a park interpreter to take the "creature challenge." We see how good you at are at identifying photos,…
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Star-Spangled Stories
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxed summer evening at our post-Fourth of July campfire. As the fire burns, enjoy a slideshow of photos from the annual Devil's Den State Park Games held the day…
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Campfire Trivia
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Kick off your stay at Lake Ouachita State Park by seeing if you're smarter than a park ranger! Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and your "A-game" as you test your knowledge with nature trivia with…
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Ride the Monument: The Story Beneath our Tires
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
There's more to the Monument trails at Devil's Den State Park than berms and switchbacks. Join a park interpreter to learn about the geology beneath your tires, the design behind the ride, and how you…
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Morning Lake Tour
Sunday, July 06, 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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B.A.R.K Ranger
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.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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Trail Tales
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Put on your detective caps and figure out what the animals have been up to in Lake Ouachita State Park. Animal signs can be found all around us here in the park, and they tell us the stories of the…
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Sensory Grab Bag
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Can you identify
items in nature? Join a park interpreter to discover how well you can
identify things in nature by using just your sense of touch! It’s not as easy
as it sounds, but it’s really fun!…
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Ouachita Watercolors
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Throughout time, water holds power at Lake Ouachita State Park! Discover the history and importance of Lake Ouachita and its powerful water by joining a park interpreter during this lakeside…
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Pathfinders: Pioneers of the Pedal
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Mountain biking has a
rich history, with its early roots dating back to the late 19th
century in Ft Missoula, Montana, and evolving into a thriving contemporary
scene. Join Assistant Superintendent…
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