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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Cabin Trail Hike
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail. This trail is a great introduction to the history, recreation opportunities, and native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State…
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Park-casso
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to make a unique connection with the historic Woolly Cabin. After a brief tour of this 1882 home, you will use watercolor to become a "Park-casso" and capture the scenery of…
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Watch Your Step!
Thursday, October 02, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Soil, grass, ants, dwarf toads; there is a lot to discover right under your feet! Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry Nature trailhead (trailhead nearest to campsites, on the left) to…
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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Thursday, October 02, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover common animal adaptations and how they are used.…
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Cabin Trail Hike
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail. This trail is a great introduction to the history, recreation opportunities, and native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State…
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Birding 101
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will learn common species, practice listening for calls, take a short walk to spot…
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Birding 101
Monday, October 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will learn common species, practice listening for calls, take a short walk to spot…
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Falling Leaves
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about why the leaves at Woolly Hollow State Park change color and fall from trees as well as why this process is important to our park’s ecosystem. We will take a…
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Preserving Ozark Chinquapin
Thursday, October 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center (where rocking chairs are placed) to learn more about the threatened Ozark chinquapin and our park's effort to preserve this…
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Campfire Chat at Woolly Hollow
Friday, October 10, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to enjoy s'mores and learn campfire basics including safety. This program offers a great opportunity to meet and spend time with other campers while learning how to be…
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Birding 101
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will learn common species, practice listening for calls, take a short walk to spot…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike around Lake Bennett to become more acquainted with the native flora and fauna seen in the park. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last…
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Park-casso
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to make a unique connection with the historic Woolly Cabin. After a brief tour of this 1882 home, you will use watercolor to become a "Park-casso" and capture the scenery of…
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Falling Leaves
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about why the leaves at Woolly Hollow State Park change color and fall from trees as well as why this process is important to our park’s ecosystem. We will take a…
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Wicked Webs
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Spiders often get a bad reputation, but did you know they are some of the most skilled engineers in nature? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the incredible world of spider webs and gain a…
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Watch Your Step!
Thursday, October 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Soil, grass, ants, dwarf toads; there is a lot to discover right under your feet! Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry Nature trailhead (trailhead nearest to campsites, on the left) to…
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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Thursday, October 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover common animal adaptations and how they are used.…
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Cabin Trail Hike
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail. This trail is a great introduction to the history, recreation opportunities, and native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State…
Heart Healthy
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Birding 101
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will learn common species, practice listening for calls, take a short walk to spot…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike around Lake Bennett to become more acquainted with the native flora and fauna seen in the park. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last…
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