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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
B.A.R.K. Ranger
Thursday, August 07, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.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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Surviving the Forest: The White-tailed Way
Thursday, August 07, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
What
do you know about the white-tailed deer? Join a park interpreter to learn how this amazing animal survives here in the park.
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Nifty Nests
Thursday, August 07, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join a park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own…
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Monument Trails Nature Quest: Leaf ID Challenge
Thursday, August 07, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 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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Ride the Monument: The Story Beneath our Tires
Friday, August 08, 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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Woodland Wander
Friday, August 08, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 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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Those Raccoon Rascals
Friday, August 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Discover how raccoons survive in the park and what their role in the environment with Park Interpreter Kara.
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, August 08, 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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Light My Fire: DIY Firestarter
Friday, August 08, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 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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Moonlight Mammals
Friday, August 08, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Ever spot a bat in flight? Join a park interpreter for an evening of skywatching as bats soar overhead! We'll explore the fascinating bat species of Devil’s Den State Park and dive into the impact of…
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Lure It Your Way
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.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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Habitats Along Devil's Racetrack Monument Trail Hike
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Hues of the Hollow
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil's Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for…
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Rabbits in the Sky and on the Ground
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 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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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, August 09, 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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Wonders of the Monument Trail
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.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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Build-a-Bug
Sunday, August 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about the bugs of Devil's Den State Park and design your very own bug to take home!
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Ready? Set, Hike!
Thursday, August 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Sensory Grab Bag
Thursday, August 14, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ready for a sensory challenge? Team up with a park interpreter and test your ability to recognize natural objects using only the sense of touch. It’s trickier than you’d expect—but that’s all part of…
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Wildflower Bingo
Thursday, August 14, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.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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