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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
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 Mammals
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Step into the wild with a park interpreter and learn about local mammals by seeing and feeling real pelts—an interactive experience that brings nature to your fingertips.
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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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Fossil Finding Hike
Sunday, August 31, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Step into the ancient story of the Boston Mountain Plateau, where sedimentary rocks like limestone reveal secrets from a time long past. At Devil’s Den State Park, fossils tell tales of prehistoric…
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Bird Song Symphonies
Sunday, August 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
While exploring you may hear a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil's Den State Park. Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick out some of the common…
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Backyard Bass
Sunday, August 31, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun…
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, August 31, 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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Nightshine: Eyes in the Dark
Sunday, August 31, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Embark on a nighttime journey with a park interpreter along a short 1-mile section of the moderate Devil's Racetrack Monument Trail. Explore the mystery behind glowing eyes in the dark and uncover the…
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Devil's Den Softball
Monday, September 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Built to Last Hike
Monday, September 01, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a walking tour to see the many different structures that the Civilian Conservation Corps built in the 1930s and 1940s that are still around today. We'll start at the…
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The CCC Circuit
Thursday, September 04, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 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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What Bee Would You Be?
Friday, September 05, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an
extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join a park interpreter today as
we discover how bees have these same types of social identities.
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Woodland Wander
Friday, September 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-3 miles in length, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and don't forget…
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How Long Will It Last?
Friday, September 05, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
You may be surprised to discover how long it takes for some of our trash to break down. Meet a park interpreter to find out more and what we can do to cut back on trash!
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Annual Lee Creek Cleanup
Saturday, September 06, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join fellow volunteers for a yearly tradition as we come together to restore the beauty of the creek that winds through our park. For check-in and supplies, head to the Cleanup Headquarters at the…
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Campfire Treats
Saturday, September 06, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Step aside, graham crackers! Join a park interpreter at the fire ring to whip up a brand-new sweet treat that's sure to become your next campout favorite.
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Habitats Along Devil's Racetrack Monument Trail Hike
Sunday, September 07, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Explore a few different habitats with a park interpreter as we hike along the southern terminus of the moderate 2.2-mile (total) Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail. We recommend wearing comfortable…
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