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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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Discovering Nature Journals
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter outside the Lake Center to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling…
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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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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…
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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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Woolly Cabin Tour
Thursday, October 02, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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…
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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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Feeding Frenzy
Thursday, October 02, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what our resident reptiles like to eat or how we prepare their meals? Join the park interpreter for a behind-the-scenes look at feeding time as we explore the unique diets and…
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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 Identification
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to spot birds around the campground fire ring.
All skill levels welcome. Binoculars are available.
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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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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar…
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Tracking Wildlife
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn how to trace the signs of wildlife while creating a fun craft!
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Snakeskin Bookmarks
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why a snake sheds its skin? Join a park interpreter to answer this and several more questions about these fascinating animals. You'll even get to make your own snakeskin…
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Woolly Mammals
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age and will last around…
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10-Minute Petit Jean Skills
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Want to level up your campfire game? Stop inside the Historic Mather Lodge where you’ll learn essential outdoor skills in just 10 minutes at a time! Whether it’s building the perfect camp,…
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What’s in a Bucket of Soil?
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Examine soil and dirt side-by-side using hand lenses and tools. Learn what makes soil essential for life on Earth. All ages welcome for this hands-on discovery program.
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…
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Bark Ranger Weekend: Outdoor Cooking Dutch Oven Workshop
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special Bark Ranger Weekend Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop and make a safe and delicious treat that will have tails wagging. You will learn how to cook in and care for…
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