Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and discuss why this change occurs. This hike is 0.8-mile long, moderate with a slight incline, and will be…

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…

Join a park interpreter to learn all about deer! This animal is frequently seen on the scenic drive to Lake Sylvia and can even be spotted in the park. Get a chance to explore the diet, behavior, and…

Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the Old Visitor Center trailhead, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower…

While hiking or riding along some of our trails, the evidence of mining, logging, and more lay scattered among our landscapes. How did these artifacts, remnants of a distant era, shape the park today?…

Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will…

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Sylvia while you make a craft! Using resources found at Lake Sylvia and recycled items, you will make a small leaf wreath to hang up around your home! This program…

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…

Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Boy Scout Trail to learn why the forest puts on its spectacular autumn show. We will meet at the Rock House Cave parking area. This 2-mile…

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…

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…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…

Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and discuss why this change occurs. This hike is 0.8-mile long, moderate with a slight incline, and will be…

Enjoy a back-to-basics cast iron Dutch oven cooking workshop by learning the history of the oven and how to take care of cast iron. After the basics, participants will prepare easy Dutch oven recipes…

Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…

Learn about hibernation, an interesting phenomenon that mammals go through during the winter months. Discover what this yearly routine means for animals and how it helps them survive harsh winters.…

Drop by the breezeway at Mather Lodge and take on the Autumn Adventure Quest! Pick up a quest card and complete fun seasonal challenges—like spotting fall leaves, discovering wildlife clues,…

Join a park interpreter to learn how to find signs of animals! Play the game "Guess the Animal" to test your skills and win a fun prize! 

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…

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.