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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Falling Leaves
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about why the leaves at Woolly Hollow State Park change color and fall from trees as well as why this process is important to our park’s ecosystem. We will take a…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Woolly Cabin Tour
Thursday, October 30, 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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Wicked Webs
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Spiders often get a bad reputation, but did you know they are some of the most skilled engineers in nature? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the incredible world of spider webs and gain a…
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Magnification Station
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The natural world is filled with little details that we often overlook. Come by the park interpreter’s magnification station at the visitor center to use microscopes to get an up-close look at some…
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Finding Footprints Bingo
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
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Call of the Wild
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Some animal calls are very familiar while others are rather vague and when they all mix, it can be difficult to pick them out. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center…
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Monument Sips and Birds
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Nestle into the serene beauty of the Mayfield Area and let nature come to you! Join a park interpreter for a tranquil morning of birdwatching in the unique landscape of Devils Racetrack—all while…
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Wonders on the Monument Trail
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Explore Monument Trails with a park interpreter on a 1-mile journey through forest and stone. This moderate hike invites discovery at every turn—just don’t forget your sturdy footwear and plenty of…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Secret Language of Flowers
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
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Bear Cave Hike
Friday, October 31, 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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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
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All About Bats!
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn all about the bat species that call Lake Sylvia home! Learn about their habitat, diet, behavior, and special adaptations. Then make a fun bat-themed craft!
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Campground Wildlife Look & Learn Table
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to spot wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while camping may even be one of the most memorable parts of your…
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Wicked Woods Walk
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Boy Scout trailhead by Davies Bridge for a 45-minute, easy hike through the wicked woods
of Petit Jean State Park. Along the way, you’ll discover ghostly plants, twisted…
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Skull Sleuth
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What does the shape of an animal’s skull tell you about that animal? Solve the mystery with a park interpreter as we become skull sleuths!
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Hikers and Snakes
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for helpful hints about slithering snakes you may meet on the trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous and non-venomous species and how to tell…
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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Wicked Webs
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Spiders often get a bad reputation, but did you know they are some of the most skilled engineers in nature? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the incredible world of spider webs and gain a…
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