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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Moonlit over the Monument
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Step onto one of the Monument Trails at Devil's Den State Park by the light of the full moon and see the forest in a whole new way. As the sun sets and shadows stretch, we’ll hike beneath the stars,…
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Hiking through the Legacy of the CCC
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park
interpreter to walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps, where
hard work and craftsmanship created a park that is seamless with the landscape.
This is an easy 1/4-mile hike…
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Trek Along the Monument Trails
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter for an adventure on some of our scenic Multi-Use Monument Trails! This adventure will be approximately a 2-mile loop that starts easy before becoming intermediate. Wear…
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Wildflower Bingo
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Play a lively game of wildflower bingo with a park interpreter! As we mark our cards, we’ll explore fascinating facts about the beautiful wildflowers that thrive right here at Devil’s Den State Park.
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Discovery on the Lake Trail
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike as you explore some of the natural things found in Devil’s Den State Park. The Lake Trail is an easy 0.5-mile (out to the CCC Dam and back) trail. Dress for the…
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Nature Journaling
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Let’s explore springtime in Devil’s Den State Park through art! Join a park interpreter in creating your very own nature journal that you can use in the park.
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, July 11, 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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Light My Fire: DIY Firestarter
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Discover various ways to make a firestarter with a park interpreter and create one to take with you for your evening campfire.
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Life After Death on the Monument Trails
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Step into the secret life of the forest—where even decaying trees are heroes! Join a park interpreter for a 0.25-mile adventure along the scenic Monument Trails. This moderate loop hike will unveil…
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Animal Imposters!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Don’t let the mimics fool you. Join a park interpreter to learn which animal is the imposter.
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Rock Stars of the Monument: Geology of Devil's Den
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This two mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that…
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Creek Crawl
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. Join a park interpreter to walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. Wear…
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Let's Go Birding!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Devil’s Den State Park is home to many different kinds of birds from Carolina wrens to red-bellied woodpeckers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for birds in the park. Please…
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Ready? Set, Hike!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
What do you pack in your trail bag? How do
you decide which trail is right for you? Join a park interpreter as we discuss
how to prepare to trek the trails at Devil’s Den State Park and stick…
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Owl Prowl on Devil's Racetrack
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an evening exploration into the mysterious world of owls that inhabit Devil's Den State Park year-round. We'll begin at the amphitheater discussing about these nocturnal…
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Woody Plant Walk
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing morning walk along the easy 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great animal habitat. Dress for the weather.
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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B.A.R.K Ranger
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 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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Pathfinders: Pioneers of the Pedal
Sunday, July 13, 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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