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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 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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Don't Let Them Bug You
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bugs can seem scary from afar. Join a park interpreter to learn more about Arkansas' "creepy crawlies" and the good they do for us!
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Exploring Bears
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn all about bears! Explore a bear pelt and skull with a park interpreter while learning fun facts about this amazing animal!
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I Ate a Bug Club
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Insects make up the largest living mass on the planet and some people actually eat them. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique characteristics and roles of bugs in our environment and view…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 19, 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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Intro to Fishing Lake Bailey - Bluegill
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn how to catch one of Lake Bailey's most common fish species, the bluegill sunfish. We will learn how to set up your rod, tie on your hook and look for bait. At the end,…
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Diversity Discovery
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about freshwater diversity. Get the opportunity to “fish” for common species in Lake Bennet, as well as learn how to better protect the health of our lake.…
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Petit Jean Softball
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Meet the park interpreters for a fun, family game of softball – Petit Jean style. We have some softball equipment, but if you have your own bring it out and join us.
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.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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Hike Along the Rim Trail
Sunday, July 20, 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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Stream Ecosystems
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center (where the two rocking chairs are located) to learn more about streams in Woolly Hollow State Park and the role they play in…
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Inspector Insector
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
There's a mystery afoot! Can you help Inspector Insector solve the mystery? in this fun role playing program you will learn how different insects play a role in the ecosystem while having fun.
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We're Going on a Bug Hunt!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We're going on a bug hunt, I wonder what we'll find. Join a park interpreter on a short hike along the Kingfisher Trail and into Stuckey Field for a guided bug scavenger hunt. Bring water, a good pair…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Sunday, July 20, 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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All about Pillbugs!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
What is a pillbug? Join a park interpreter to find out more about these adorable little creatures and how they live and survive at the park!
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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar…
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Lake Sylvia Rocks!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Explore the rocks found at Lake Sylvia through the lens of a special microscope!
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Macroinvertebrate Mayhem
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to search for the tiny creatures that live in our waterways while learning about their importance to the ecosystem. We will meet at the Kingfisher trailhead. Please wear shoes…
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Caminata a la Cueva Rock House
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Únase a un park interpreter en el sendero de la Cueva
Rock House para caminar al sitio arqueológico del parque, Cueva Rock House.
Veremos el arte rupestre indio americano y descubriremos más sobre las…
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Mamíferos Maravillosos
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit
Jean State Park. You will guess which animal each fur belongs to,…
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