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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Huckleberry Nature Hike
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.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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Birds, Flowers, and Canyon Walls
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring
your binoculars, if you have them, and join a park interpreter at the
breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are making a short hike to the Cedar
Falls Overlook, looking for spring wildflowers…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to explore the history of the parks first settlers and what life was like in the 1800s.
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Fire Building 101
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Campfires sit at the heart of camp outs literally and figuratively. If it weren't for them, where would we cook our s'mores, tell our stories, or simply grow closer to our family and friends? Join the…
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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 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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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.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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Watercolor by the Water's Edge
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a lakeside painting session where water meets color! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this program is for all skill levels.…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:15 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 Stroll
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to…
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International Migratory Bird Day: Bird Survey
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by helping the staff of Plantation Agriculture Museum to better understand the birds that visit our park and how they use the space. Experienced and beginner…
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Animal Tracks and Signs: Bear Creek
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave.
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Great American Cleanup
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meet at the lake center to join the Great American Cleanup. Pick up litter around the shoreline, trails, and day use area of the park. Supplies provided.
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…
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International Migratory Bird Day: Learn Your Birds
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
If you're new to birdwatching or curious about the wildlife of the Little Rock metro, let Plantation Agriculture Museum staff help you learn about some of the most common birds of our area and how to…
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Success in Birding Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
It's World Migratory Bird Day! Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail for a birding tour through this bottomland hardwood swamp looking for our feathered friends. If you…
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Birding Blitz
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chirp, caw, and tweet! The birds of Cane Creek State Park are out and they want you to know it! Join a park interpreter on this short stroll through the forest to try and spot some of our feathered…
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
From wildlife to wildflowers, amazing sights await on the Trotting Fox Trail! Join a park interpreter to discover what lives along this easy, 1/2-mile trail.
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Lost Ladybug Project
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park interpreter for an afternoon of an age-old activity, catching bugs and observing them in their natural habitat. North America’s ladybugs are tiny powerhouses that play a significant role…
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