Learn about all of the nocturnal critters that call Lake Sylvia home! 

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…

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…

Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age and will last around…

Nestled under rocks, leaves and logs, the forest floor in Petit Jean State Park is a thriving community waiting to be discovered if you take the time to look closely. Join a park interpreter to do…

Join a park interpreter to learn about using artificial lures to catch one of Petit Jean State Park's aquatic predators, the largemouth bass. We will learn how to set up your rod, select an…

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…

Who uses our trees, and why is it important to us? Join a park interpreter to celebrate "Oaktober," on this informative 1/2-mile hike learning about all the life that surrounds and depend on oaks and…

As Halloween approaches and the nights become dark just a bit earlier than they had before, raccoon sightings may become a bit more commonplace. These mischievous little mammals are some of nature's…

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…

Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…

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…

Learn all about Lake Sylvia's bird buddies! See taxidermy examples of common bird species, then see if you can find them in the Day Use Area! 

Join a park interpreter at the Mather Lodge breezeway to learn about Arkansas’ native chestnut trees. Once prevalent in Arkansas, these trees with their edible nuts have disappeared from the landscape…

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…

Help a park interpreter survey the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail for birds! Learn how to survey for eBird, a public community science organization that tracks bird populations. Learn how you can help track…

Did you know that oak trees and wasps had an important role in the writing of historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence? Join a park interpreter for a program on how these are all…

Meet a park interpreter to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will learn common species, practice listening for calls, take a short walk to spot…

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…

Imagine you are a witch or wizard in need of a familiar to help you brew your magical potions. Halloween is coming, and you're running out of time! Would you choose a bat or a bird? Join a park…