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…

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…

Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…

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…

Join a park interpreter to create your very own observations book! Connect with nature through this crafty, 30-minute program along the 1/2-mile Arkansas Arboretum Trail. Bring sturdy shoes, water,…

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,…

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

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 fishing pier for your chance to pull a seine in Lake Bennet! Once we have seined, we will identify what we catch. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for…

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.

Join a park interpreter for an easy stroll by the lake to search for different colors found in nature. This program is a fun scavenger hunt for kids or peaceful walk for adults.

Celebrate National S’mores Day around a campfire at the amphitheater and then join the park interpreters at a special viewing of the sunset along the shores of Lake Bailey. S’mores supplies are…

Join a park interpreter at Stout’s Point for a peaceful evening under the stars at one of the park’s most scenic overlooks. We’ll begin with a brief introduction to the Perseid Meteor Shower—exploring…

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…

Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…