Discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different spider species—and discover even more cool spider facts!

Creating your own fishing lures is fun and easy. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to create your own fishing lure from a soda can. After creating your fishing lure, you can…

What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess…

Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at…

Don’t let them fool you. Discover which animal is using mimicry and is the imposter.

Curious about what what grows around you? What was once food and medicine are now viewed as weeds. This valuable knowledge has been nearly lost to time. Join a park interpreter and certified herbalist…

Join a park interpreter for a morning of flavorful exploration as we showcase the art of crafting delicious breakfast treats in Arkansas' official state cooking vessel, the cast iron Dutch oven. We…

Join a park interpreter at Pavilion A for a short guided walk through the Day Use Area as we search for pollinators hard at work. Spring brings blooming wildflowers and increased activity from bees,…

Enjoy the beauty of nature on a hike along the northern end of the Devil’s Racetrack. This is a moderate, 1.5-mile loop. After we finish the hike, participants are invited to bring their own packed…

What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around us.…

Bring the whole family and take part in the incredible journey of migratory birds at Mount Nebo State Park! In this interactive game players of all ages will experience the challenges birds face as…

Join a park interpreter to discover the amazing world of moths! Learn how to tell them apart from butterflies and how they play a very important role in the ecosystem!

Climbers have had a nearly 50 year long love affair with the Hartshorn Sandstone of Petit Jean Mountain. This past fall they finally tied the knot, pun intended. Join a park interpreter at the CCC…