Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…

Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park, then create a paper flower souvenir. This program is fun for the whole…

What are some sign animals leave behind to let us know they've been there? Join a park interpreter to fill out your very own scientific nature journal to discover some clues that animals leave behind…

Bird-window collisions are an unfortunately common occurrence, especially during migration seasons. Join a park interpreter to learn how you can make your home safer for these beautiful birds and…

Learn about field guides and how they are helpful to learn and identify wildlife. Get creative and decorate your very own field guide nature journal! 

Join a park interpreter for Feathered Fliers Weekend as we embark on a guided hike along the 1/2-mile paved Kingfisher Trail. Learn about the role and vital importance of wetland ecosystems to our…

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…

Building a home is an important survival skill when you live in the forests of Arkansas. A park interpreter will introduce you to some of the birds and other creatures who create very…

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…

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

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…

Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes, and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about of mankind’s oldest…

Meet a park interpreter to discover the many interesting features of Petit Jean State Park’s eight-legged residents and hear a Cherokee legend about spiders. We will also try to find spider…

Want to relax in a kayak while watching the sunset colors dance on the open water? Join a park interpreter for a sunset kayak tour on Lake Bailey. This is a special opportunity to go kayaking on the…

Explore what makes Lake Bennett unique with the park interpreter! During this kayak tour we will paddle to various areas of interest around the lake and stop for discussion at a few iconic spots. No…

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…

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…

Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional 0.5-mile hike on the…

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…

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…