We aren’t the only returning visitors to Petit Jean State Park! Join a park interpreter at Pavilion A to discover who is chirping and buzzing in the treetops: our annual and periodical cicadas!…

Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 1/5th-mile hike to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that live in Woolly Hollow State Park. Wear…

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…

These nature programs are designed for young children ages 3 - 5. Join members of the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists and a park interpreter for an hour of fun nature learning. Contact the visitor…

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…

Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.

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…

Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while…

Every summer evening the lake comes alive with a chorus of frogs! Meet a park interpreter to hear their song and learn the froggy faces behind our summer serenade.   

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…

Forest fires are always harmful to the forest, right? Join a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows parking area to find out what Smokey the Bear got wrong about fire in natural areas and find out how…

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…

Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…

The night sky over Petit Jean State Park has remained a source of curiosity and inspiration for generations. Join a park interpreter for a special look into the celestial stories these ancient…

What’s that noise? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the animal sounds you may encounter during your stay at Woolly Hollow State Park. This program is great for all ages and lasts about 30…

Join a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge for this interactive 45-minute program where science meets storytelling. Discover the myths and cultural legends surrounding the Perseids—from…

Join a park interpreter to search for the amazing nocturnal raptor, the owl, as we hike approximately ½-mile of the historic Searcy-Springfield Road. This is an exciting opportunity to try to hear or…

Join the park interpreters behind the visitor center for a special night kayaking experience on Lake Bailey. This paddle will include star gazing and viewing the Perseid Meteor Shower. This…

Join a park interpreter for an early morning birding hike up the West Summit Trail. Together, we'll listen for birdcalls, look for feathered friends, and watch the sunrise at the peak of Pinnacle…

Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike around Lake Bennett to become more acquainted with the native flora and fauna seen in the park. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last…