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Petit Jean State Parks
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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.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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Bear Cave Hike
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.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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Stinging, Biting, Venomous Things
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to explore Petit Jean State Park’s most dangerous inhabitants. Learn how to avoid them, and what happens if you don’t! This program will last about 30…
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Snakes of Woolly Hollow State Park
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Many people have strong feelings towards snakes, but what do snakes think of us? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the snakes at Woolly Hollow State Park and how they perceive the world…
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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…
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Discovering Nature Journals
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.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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Rock House Cave Hike
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Night Hike on the Bear Cave Trail
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special nighttime hiking experience at the Bear Cave Trail
parking area. This ½-mile hike will focus on looking for the exciting
night life of Petit Jean State Park.…
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A Bird's Buffet
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Which birds eat what? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to play a fun game and learn how birds use their different types of beaks to eat certain foods. This program will last about…
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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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Hike Along the Rim Trail
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to set off on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar Creek’s lower canyon, as well as woodland…
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Sunrise Symphony
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Rise and shine! Join a park interpreter to enjoy the sunrise symphony taking place in Withrow Springs State Park. Learn more about why birds sing their songs and how to identify the birds responsible.…
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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 1-3 miles in length, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and don't forget…
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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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Journey to Germination
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover what a seed must overcome in its journey to germination, as well as the different methods of seed dispersal. This program includes a…
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Nature Journaling 101
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Access your inner artist through the process of nature journaling. Historically kept by naturalists exploring new areas, nature journals are a fun, creative way to connect with your surroundings. Join…
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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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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.
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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…
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