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 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…

Meet a park interpreter to learn all about the vultures of Petit Jean State Park. Why do they have a bald head, and what is carrion? Bring your binoculars if you have some, otherwise we will have some…

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…

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.

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 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 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.

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…

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 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…

Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.

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.

Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…

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…

Every summer evening the lake comes alive with a chorus of frogs! Meet a park interpreter to hear their song and learn the froggy faces behind our summer serenade.   

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…

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…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…