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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Be an Explorer Look & Learn Table
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Arkansas State Parks' Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (although anyone is welcome to participate) who care about nature, history, safety, and fun! Participants will work to…
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Stop and Smell the Wildflowers
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Mount Nebo State Park is home to a variety of native wildflowers, and we have some of our favorites planted behind the visitor center! Meet Park Interpreter Andrea for a fun craft where we will learn…
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Ozark Chinquapin: Saving an American Treasure
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The Ozark Chinquapin
used to be a key member of our forests, but this tree has nearly disappeared
from its native range over the last 100 years. Where did all the Ozark Chinquapins
go? And what is…
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Historical Hayride
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Andrea for a scenic wagon ride around the summit of Mount Nebo! This round-trip tour takes roughly 30 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy beautiful…
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Mount Nebo's Monumental Sand Lizards
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
What is a sand lizard? And why does Mount Nebo State Park have a Monument Trail named after them? Meet a park interpreter at Sunrise Point for a moderate, 1.5-mile guided hike to discover what kinds…
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