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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Birds, Flowers, and Canyon Walls
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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…
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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 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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Sunset Stroll
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to…
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Great American Cleanup
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meet at the lake center to join the Great American Cleanup. Pick up litter around the shoreline, trails, and day use area of the park. Supplies provided.
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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International Migratory Bird Day: Learn Your Birds
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
If you're new to birdwatching or curious about the wildlife of the Little Rock metro, let Plantation Agriculture Museum staff help you learn about some of the most common birds of our area and how to…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 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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Success in Birding Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
It's World Migratory Bird Day! Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail for a birding tour through this bottomland hardwood swamp looking for our feathered friends. If you…
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Kayaking 101
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Introduce yourself to the beautiful world of solo kayaking. A certified guide will instruct you on all the skills needed to safely navigate the beautiful still waters of Lake Sylvia. Instruction…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, May 10, 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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Rock House Cave Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
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…
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Bird Trivia
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In this interactive game, Join a park interpreter who will help you identify local birds and discovered some of their more interesting facts.
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Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
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…
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Birding 101
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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…
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Great American Cleanup
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Great American Cleanup takes place each spring within thousands of parks across America. Join volunteers across the nation as we remove tons of trash from our roadways, shorelines, parks, and…
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Bear Cave Hike
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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…
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Flat Hat Chat: Monument Trails
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter next to our new visitor center at the Lichen Link trailhead and discover the unique network of trails here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Plan your path to adventure as we…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Sunday, May 11, 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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Sunny Life on a Glade
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we explore how life, such as the prickly pear cactus, can survive the harsh and sunny conditions on a glade. This program involves making your own suncatcher while we…
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Little Wild Ones
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
These nature programs are designed for young children ages 2 - 5. Join members of the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists and a park interpreter for an hour of fun nature learning. Contact the visitor…
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