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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Birds of Petit Jean
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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…
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Spiders Among Us
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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…
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Seven Hollows Fire Hike
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Forest fires are always harmful to the forest, right? Join a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows parking area to find out what Smokey the Bear got wrong about fire in natural areas and find out how…
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Colors of Nature Walk
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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.
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Sunset at the Rock House
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will explore a glade, take in the sunset at a scenic overlook, and view American…
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Birding 101
Monday, July 07, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Monday, July 07, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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…
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Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
Monday, July 07, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
What does the fur of a black bear feel like?
Meet a park interpreter in the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge to
discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park.
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Campfire Trivia and Stories
Monday, July 07, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
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…
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Bass Fishing on Lake Roosevelt
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about using artificial lures to catch one of Petit Jean State Park's aquatic predators, the largemouth bass. We will learn how to set up your rod, select an…
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Bear Cave Hike
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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…
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Hikers and Snakes
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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…
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Sunset Stroll
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
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…
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Spiders Among Us
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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…
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Cedar Creek Rock Creep
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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…
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Meet a Tree
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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…
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Life in Lake Bailey
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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…
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Campfire Craft
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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.
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