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Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Legacy of Mather Lodge
Friday, February 20, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge 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’…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, February 20, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful and Outdoor Recreation
Friday, February 20, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join park interpreter and long-time outdoor recreationist, Joe Larson, at the Seven Hollows Trailhead to learn Keep Arkansas Beautiful principles and how thoughtful, responsible recreation helps…
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Bear Cave Hike
Saturday, February 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead 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…
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Hike along the Rim
Saturday, February 21, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a special fall foliage hike on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic…
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Rock Climbing Beta Blast
Saturday, February 21, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “beta,” or the body positioning, sequence of moves, and specific techniques needed to get to…
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Finding Woody Hike
Sunday, February 22, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake Bailey for a chance to see a few.…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, February 22, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave Trailhead 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…
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Flintknapping Demonstration
Sunday, February 22, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes, and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about of mankind’s oldest…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Friday, February 27, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge 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’…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, February 27, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…
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Birding 101
Friday, February 27, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…
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Winter Workshop Series: Navigation 101
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn how to navigate
using a map and compass to enhance your experiences while outdoors at Petit
Jean State Park. This is a 3-hour course that will include about 1.5 hours…
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful and Outdoor Recreation
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join park interpreter and long-time outdoor recreationist, Joe Larson, at the Seven Hollows Trailhead to learn Keep Arkansas Beautiful principles and how thoughtful, responsible recreation helps…
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