Petit Jean State Park's interpretive staff will offer a variety of activities daily throughout the month of June, with a special focus on the great outdoors. Enjoy guided trail hikes, games,…

Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…

Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar…

Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…

Meet a park interpreter for a short stroll to the CCC Overlook to watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car. 

Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…

From carpet rocks to iron formations along a beautiful creek, Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover some of the trees…

Join a park interpreter for helpful hints about snakes you may meet on the trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous and non-venomous species and how to tell the difference, plus some tips…

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for an evening of Petit Jean State Park trivia. While we enjoy the mountain air, we will be sharing some legends of the mountain and a good old-fashioned…

Meet a park interpreter to discover the many interesting features of Petit Jean State Park’s eight-legged residents and hear a Cherokee legend about spiders. We will also try to find spider…

Join a park interpreter for an easy stroll by the lake to search for different colors found in nature. This program is a fun scavenger hunt for kids or peaceful walk for adults.

To know Petit Jean State Park, you must know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter to hike down to the foot of Arkansas’ most iconic waterfall! The Cedar Falls Hike is 2-miles round…

Meet a park interpreter to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for…

Meet a park interpreter at the CCC Overlook on Red Bluff Drive to learn about some of the birds we have here at Petit Jean State Park and some tips and tricks to see a few during your stay. Bring a…

Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.

Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…

Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water, and wear sturdy shoes.

Join a park interpreter at the historic CCC chimney for a 30-minute beginner-friendly program on how to navigate using a compass. Whether you're new to compass skills or just need a quick…

Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.

What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…