Join a park interpreter for an outdoor art session making nature sun catchers and listening to Lake Sylvia's beautiful natural music! This event will allow you to explore the outdoors through an…

Join our park interpreter to learn a crafty way to recycle paper! Together we will learn how to create beads that can be used for a variety of crafts, such as garlands or jewelry, out of used paper.…

Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our trails while backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics…

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 at the Lake Center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow and why they are important to our health and well-being. As we…

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

Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes, and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area, behind the visitor center, to learn…

When the area known as Petit Jean State Park was set aside as a public land in 1923, it set precedent for the establishment of state parks in Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter at the Seven…

Meet a park interpreter at the grassy area on the backside of the snack bar to learn about the creepy, crawly nighttime critters of Woolly Hollow and why they are important to our park’s ecosystem.…

Join a park interpreter to take an easy, 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail to explore the native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State Park. Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water!…

Join two park interpreters for a walk through the Carl Hunter Memorial Garden near the River View Center! This monumental scene has a lot to offer in terms of beauty and a lot to teach about landscape…

Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a…

Join a park interpreter for an introduction to kayaking on the serene Maumelle River. This 2-hour kayak program is a fun and safe way to dip your toes into the world of water adventure and is a great…

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…

Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…

Recycling was an essential part of rural life for people living over a century ago and it should remain an important part of ours today. One item that can be hard to recycle is glass, so let…

Join a park interpreter to learn more about what a seed must overcome in its journey to germination, as well as the different methods of seed dispersal. This program includes a hands-on activity to…

It covers our trees, rocks, and even buildings- but we seldom notice. Join Park Interpreter Baron at the Bear Cave Trailhead to witness the hidden vibrance of Petit Jean State Park’s Lichens. This is…

Join a park interpreter to learn the importance of citizen science and learn how to track wildlife data using apps and websites! Walk the Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail, a moderate 0.5-mile…

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…