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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
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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One Fish, Two Fish
Thursday, September 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Did you know that the shape of fish's tail can affect how fast it swims? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn about how the fish survive here at Devil's Den State Park and make your own 3D paper…
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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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Rabbits in the Sky and on the Ground
Sunday, September 07, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
One of the many wild animals that makes Devil’s Den State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter to discover…
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Rock Stars of the Monument: Geology of Devil's Den
Thursday, September 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.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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Hiking Basics and Monument Trails
Thursday, September 11, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Did you know that the Monument Trails can also be used for hiking? But which one should you pick for an adventure? Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family,…
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