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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Watercolor by the Water's Edge
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a creek side painting session where water meets color! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this program is for all skill levels.…
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, August 24, 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!
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Weather is Wild!
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sometimes it feels like the weather is unpredictable. Join a park interpreter to learn some of the different signs people have used to determine what kind of weather to expect and participate in a few…
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Morning Bird Songs on the Lake Trail
Thursday, August 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Enjoy a morning walk with a park interpreter along the 1-mile Lake Trail as we listen to the songbirds of Devil's Den State Park. Be sure to wear sturdy hiking shoes.
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Discovery on the Lake Trail
Thursday, August 28, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we discover what nature has to offer by enjoying a fun nature walk along the easy Lake Trail.
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Monument Trails Nature Quest: Leaf ID Challenge
Thursday, August 28, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 2-mile like along Devil's Den State Park Monument Trails. Along the way, we'll identify native trees by examining their leaf shapes, bark textures,…
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Dazzling Dragonflies
Thursday, August 28, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to discover their characteristics and why they are helpful!
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Map Reading Basics
Thursday, August 28, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
GPS is a handy tool to use getting from one place to another, but what if you are in an area where your GPS does not work? How do you navigate? With a
map and a compass! Join a park interpreter to…
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Nature Journaling
Friday, August 29, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Let's explore the natural world through art! Join a park interpreter to create your very own natural journal that you can you use in the park.
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Outlaw's Lunch Break
Friday, August 29, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lace up your hiking boots and pack a tasty lunch! Then join a park interpreter for a scenic, nearly 3-mile (total) trek along the Outlaw Loop Monument Trail. Midway through, we'll pause at the first…
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Lure It Your Way
Friday, August 29, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to design and decorate your very own fishing lure! Learn what attracts fish to lures and the types of fish that can be found in Lake Devil. All materials provided, just bring…
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Wonders of the Monument Trail
Friday, August 29, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Explore Monument Trails with a park interpreter on a 2-mile journey through forest and stone. This moderate hike invites discovery at every turn—just don’t forget your sturdy footwear and plenty of…
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, August 29, 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!
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Owl Prowl on Devil's Racetrack
Friday, August 29, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 a.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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Nature Photography on the Monument Trails
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Do you enjoy taking pictures while exploring the natural world? Then join a park interpreter to wander on parts of the Fossil Flats Monument Trail to create some beautiful photos! Remember to wear…
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Creek Crawl
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 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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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, August 30, 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!
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Campfire Treats and Trivia: Across the Creek
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 2/3-mile round trip hike (1/3-mile each way) that includes a scenic and shallow crossing over Lee Creek. On the other side, a campfire awaits with s'mores and a chance to…
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Critter Quest on the Monument Trail
Sunday, August 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a quick adventure into nature’s hidden corners. We’ll search high and low - peeking under rocks, check trees, and explore the forest floor to uncover tiny creatures like…
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Yellow Rock Trail Adventure
Sunday, August 31, 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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