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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Knots and Navigation on the Trail
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Bear Cave Hike
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.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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Pollinators and their ‘Buds’
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park, then create a paper flower souvenir. This program is fun for the whole…
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The American Alligator
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Lake
Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident
alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that
alligators play in their native…
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Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water, and wear sturdy shoes.
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Turtley Awesome!
Friday, June 20, 2025 - Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…
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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile…
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Wayfinders - Navigating Petit Jean
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the historic CCC chimney for a 30-minute beginner-friendly program on how to navigate using a compass. Whether you're new to compass skills or just need a quick…
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Campfire Craft
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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What's the Catch?
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while…
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Meet a Tree
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 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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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station.…
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Life in Lake Bailey
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 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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Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional 0.5-mile hike on the…
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Bear Cave Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.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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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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Sunset Kayak Tour
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7:45 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunset is a great time to be out on the water at Lake Bennett. Enjoy the beautiful colors and peaceful atmosphere at Woolly Hollow State Park as you paddle the shoreline with the park interpreter as…
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Sunset Stroll
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a short stroll to the CCC Overlook to watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car.
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First Light Kayak Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike that loops around Lake Bennet. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about two hours. Make
sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring…
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