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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Tails on Monument Trails
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Bring along your leashed pup and enjoy a peaceful hike with a park interpreter through the scenic Monument Trail area. This moderate 1-mile walk offers lovely views and a chance to connect with…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 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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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.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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Tree Tales on the Monument Trails
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Discover the secret life of the forest on a 0.25-mile moderate hike along the Monument Trails. Led by a park interpreter, this scenic loop reveals how fallen trees still nourish wildlife, shelter…
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Oh, I am on a Mountain!: A Dripping Springs Trail Hike
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
While it’s great to immerse yourself in all the trees of Mount Magazine State Park, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping Springs trail serves as one…
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Sunny Life of a Reptile
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Why do reptiles bathe in the sun? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the lives of the reptiles found in Woolly Hollow State Park. After discussing reptile traits and habits, we will make a…
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Backyard Bass
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.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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Tree Rings Tell All
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What are the hidden messages in the rings of a
tree, and how do they tell the story of the forest? Join a park interpreter to learn how to decipher those messages and piece together the
history of the…
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Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a stroll along Devil’s Den’s 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail with a park interpreter to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves!
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Who Needs a Prairie?
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about Woolly Hollow State Park’s prairie restoration plans and why this plan is important in supporting habitat diversity and ecosystem balance here in Arkansas.…
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Monument Sips and Birds
Friday, September 26, 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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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 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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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Tree Tales on the Monument Trails
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Discover the secret life of the forest on a 0.25-mile moderate hike along the Monument Trails. Led by a park interpreter, this scenic loop reveals how fallen trees still nourish wildlife, shelter…
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Meet a Tree
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…
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Fungus Among Us
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover the process of decomposition. This program will include a demonstration as well as a short, easy hike on the Gold Creek Loop Trail to…
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Tracking Wildlife
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn how to find traces of wildlife here at Lake Sylvia!
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Know Your State
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages welcome!
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