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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
The Mystery of the Tracks
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Many wild animals roam the park when we aren’t looking, leaving only tracks as evidence. Join the park interpreter to find out more about these wild footprints and uncover the mystery of the tracks.
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Wild Wednesdays: A Walk Into The Woods
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy an outdoor adventure with a walk in the woods. Join the park interpreter to discover the many things that call Logoly State Park home on this 1.25-mile guided walk. Tennis shoes or hiking boots…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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Life in a Rotten Log
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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Become a Community Scientist
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see them in the park, but these observations represent valuable data that can be used by…
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Beautiful Butterflies
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.
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The Buzz on Bees
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bees serve a very important role at Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to explore how a hive works and why we should protect our bees!
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Wild Wednesdays: Compasses
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
A compass can make your outdoor adventure safer, but only if you know how to use it. Join the park interpreter to learn the basics of compass use and see how fast you can get through the compass…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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Exploring Pond Life
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to uncover…
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Meet a Snake
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.
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Naturally Nocturnal
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Although the dark may seem kind of scary to some people, there are many animals that depend on the cover of night for survival. Learn how the animals of Logoly State Park use their senses to get…
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Skull Detective
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Logoly State Park is home to many animals. One way we learn about these animals is by looking at the skulls. Join the park interpreter to uncover the mystery of the skulls.
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Wild Wednesdays: What's for Supper?
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery. You will have the chance to dissect an owl pellet and discover what makes up an…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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A Walk in the Woods
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Enjoy an outdoor adventure with a walk in the woods. Join the park interpreter to discover the many things that call Logoly State Park home on this 1.25-mile guided walk. Tennis shoes or hiking boots…
Heart Healthy
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Exploring Pond Life
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to uncover…
Heart Healthy
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The Wonderful World of Worms
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Worms are some of nature’s best recyclers. Join the park interpreter to meet the park’s squirmy cleanup crew and find out how they can help you, too.
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Exploring Nature Journals
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Discover nature at Logoly State Park in a new way through nature journals. Join the park interpreter to find out how to start your own nature journal, make a small journal to take home, and add your…
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Wild Wednesdays: Getting Out of the Rain
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
If you were lost in the woods or caught in the rain, what would you do? Join a park interpreter to learn what supplies you might want in your backpack for shelter building and find out what type of…
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