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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Cast Away!
Saturday, August 16, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
You can cast away your worries and reel in the fun at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to test out your casting skills, see what is in Lake Frierson, and reel in fun opportunities…
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The Sound of Silence
Saturday, August 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
A silent walk on the trail reveals a world full of music. Get your ears ready and join the park interpreter on the 1-mile Boundary Trail to see how the music of the woods changes…
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Kayak Birding Adventure
Sunday, August 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a kayaking adventure on Lake Frierson! In this tour of the lake, you can discover many different species of birds making pit-stops along their migratory…
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A SENSE-ational Hike
Sunday, August 17, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Join the park interpreter for a "sense-ational" hike along the 1.0-mile Boundary Trail! Tune into the trail and have fun putting your senses to the test. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, and…
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Pollinators in Action
Friday, August 22, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn about the different types of pollinators found in the park, how they support plant life, and what we can do to protect them. Explore the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, birds, and more!
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Hide and Seek
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
For the animals at Lake Frierson State Park, how skilled you are at the game of hide and seek can mean the difference between life and death. Join the park interpreter for…
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Kayak Cruise: Watershed Wonders
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join the park interpreter on kayak to explore Lake Frierson. Discover the lake's history as a watershed and the opportunities watersheds provide. We all live in a watershed. We play in it, our homes…
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Cast Iron Connections: Cooking with a Dutch Oven
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Gather around the fire for a hands-on cooking experience using a traditional Dutch oven. Participants will explore the history of cast iron cooking, learn basic techniques, and help prepare a tasty…
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Geocaching 101
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
A state-wide treasure hunt? Count me in! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a journey to find a hidden cache in the park. Our treasure hunt will take us on a…
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Secrets of the Forest: Scavenger Hunt
Friday, August 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us for a guided scavenger hunt at Lake Frierson State Park to explore the forest’s hidden secrets. Use clues to uncover how plants, animals, and the environment all work together to create a…
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KNOT-thing to Worry About
Friday, August 29, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Struggling to keep tackle on your fishing pole? Fret knot! Join a park interpreter as we practice tying knots that are sure to amp up your outdoor survival skills.
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Summer Snapshots
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Slow down and discover the small, meaningful moments along the trail. Join a guided hike where you’ll capture beauty, color, and fun through a seasonal photo challenge. Bring your camera or phone—and…
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Carapace Capers
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Turtles wear their life stories on their sleeve (and on their shell). Put your detective skills to the test and join the park interpreter and their shelled friend in exploring some of the stories…
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Scatologist Training
Sunday, August 31, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for "The Scoop on Poop!" and become a scatologist at Lake Frierson State Park! Explore the fascinating world of animal scat and learn how studying it can reveal what animals eat, where they…
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Women in the Woods: Dutch Oven Kayak Cookout
Sunday, September 07, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Traditions never tasted so good! Join park interpreters for a double adventure: a hands-on class about traditional cooking with the cast iron Dutch oven, followed by a kayak cruise on Lake Frierson!…
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Women in the Woods Campout
Saturday, November 08, 2025 - Sunday, November 09, 2025
“Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir Ladies, renew your spirit with time…
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