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…

Pinnacle Mountain is home to a variety of bird species, including several elusive owls! Join a park interpreter to learn more about the lifestyles and habits of our owls here at the park! Celebrate…

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…

Learn the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by looking at their leaves. Create a fun leaf printing craft!

In the spirit of Halloween, come on out to Pinnacle Mountain State Park to learn about some creepy crawlies. They are not ghouls and goblins, but rather centipedes, spiders, and much more! 

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…

Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes, and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area, behind the visitor center, to learn…

Nestled under rocks, leaves and logs, the forest floor in Petit Jean State Park is a thriving community waiting to be discovered if you take the time to look closely. Join a park interpreter to do…

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…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the owls native to our area and search for them on a paved trail along the Little Maumelle River. Please bring water, insect repellent, and a flashlight.

Taught by Bradley SpurlockTotal cost of the class is $420 and includes use of tools during class and all materials. Does not include meals or lodging. Registration is required two weeks prior to the…

Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.

Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…

Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…

Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…

Join a park interpreter to take a hike and see if you can find everything on a scavenger hunt list. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you’ll spot! The park interpreter will provide the…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about…

Experience the sights and sounds of Bull Shoals-White River State Park as the sun sets. Join a park interpreter on a moderately difficult one-mile hike on the Lakeside Trail. Bring water and wear…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the elusive mountain lion. We will discuss some of its unique features and explore whether this magnificent and mysterious animal inhabits the state of Arkansas.…