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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Monument Sips and Birds
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Nestle into the serene beauty of the Mayfield Area and let nature come to you! Join a park interpreter for a tranquil morning of birdwatching in the unique landscape of Devils Racetrack—all while…
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Wonders on the Monument Trail
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Explore Monument Trails with a park interpreter on a 1-mile journey through forest and stone. This moderate hike invites discovery at every turn—just don’t forget your sturdy footwear and plenty of…
Heart Healthy
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Icky, Sticky Spider Webs
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ever wondered why some spider webs look like wheels while others resemble tangled threads? Join a park interpreter and discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different…
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Bats vs. Moths
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
How do bats catch something as small as a moth at night? How do moths try to avoid getting eaten by bats? Join a park interpreter to learn all about it and play a game of bats vs. moths.
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Secret Language of Flowers
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
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Skull Sleuth
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What does the shape of an animal’s skull tell you about that animal? Solve the mystery with a park interpreter as we become skull sleuths!
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Hiking Basics and Monument Trails
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.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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Map Reading Basics
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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