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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Animal Imposters!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Don’t let the mimics fool you. Join a park interpreter to learn which animal is the imposter.
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Rock Stars of the Monument: Geology of Devil's Den
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This two mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that…
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Creek Crawl
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. Join a park interpreter to walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. Wear…
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Let's Go Birding!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Devil’s Den State Park is home to many different kinds of birds from Carolina wrens to red-bellied woodpeckers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for birds in the park. Please…
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Ready? Set, Hike!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
What do you pack in your trail bag? How do
you decide which trail is right for you? Join a park interpreter as we discuss
how to prepare to trek the trails at Devil’s Den State Park and stick…
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Owl Prowl on Devil's Racetrack
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an evening exploration into the mysterious world of owls that inhabit Devil's Den State Park year-round. We'll begin at the amphitheater discussing about these nocturnal…
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Woody Plant Walk
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing morning walk along the easy 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great animal habitat. Dress for the weather.
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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B.A.R.K Ranger
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State…
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Pathfinders: Pioneers of the Pedal
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Mountain biking has a
rich history, with its early roots dating back to the late 19th
century in Ft Missoula, Montana, and evolving into a thriving contemporary
scene. Join Assistant Superintendent…
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We Can Take It
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join the assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…
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Tails on Monument Trails
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Leash up your friendly pup and join a park interpreter for an invigorating hike through the Monument Trail area, where breathtaking views await. This moderate 2-mile trek promises adventure, so be…
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Woodland Wander
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 3 miles, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and don't forget your insect…
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Dark Forests, White Tails
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What do you know about white-tailed deer?
Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how this amazing animal survives here in
the park.
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Hiking through the Legacy of the CCC
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park
interpreter to walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps, where
hard work and craftsmanship created a park that is seamless with the landscape.
This is an easy 1/4-mile hike…
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Mighty Morphers
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What is metamorphosis? What kind of animals go through it and how does that compare to how people grow? Join a park interpreter to learn about the process, why it’s unique, and create a tie-dye coffee…
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Secret Language of Flowers
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
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Bird Song Symphonies
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
While exploring you may hear a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil's Den State Park. Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick out some of the common…
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Den Diaries and Morning Sips
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Start your morning with a cup of coffee and a campfire as we explore the stories that shaped Devil’s Den State Park. Join a park interpreter in the quiet magic of an Ozark morning to hear about the…
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