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…

Petit Jean State Park is located on mountain of legends, and it is our delight to share them with you. Gather around the campfire with a park interpreter to take in the evening ambience and a little…

Explore what makes Lake Bennett unique with the park interpreter! During this kayak tour we will paddle to various areas of interest around the lake and stop for discussion at a few iconic spots. No…

Meet a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for a woodland wandering along the Boy Scout Trail. We will hike along the Boy Scout Trail across the Wild Hog Crossing and explore the…

Want to level up your campfire game? Stop inside the Historic Mather Lodge where you’ll learn essential outdoor skills in just 10 minutes at a time! Whether it’s building the perfect camp,…

Join a park interpreter for a 0.5-mile hike through the Arkansas Arboretum trail for an "Oaktober" celebration! Learn more about some of the different kinds of oak trees on the trail and how they…

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…

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…

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…

What makes an oak tree an oak tree? Who relies on oak trees as habitat or for food? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the different kinds of oak trees in Arkansas and how they're…

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 at Stouts Point 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 invite a few owls…

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…

Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover what a seed must overcome in its journey to germination, as well as the different methods of seed dispersal. This program includes a…

Soil, grass, ants, dwarf toads; there is a lot to discover right under your feet! Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry Nature trailhead (trailhead nearest to campsites, on the left) to…

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…

Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover common animal adaptations and how they are used.…

Join a park interpreter for an easy 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail. This trail is a great introduction to the history, recreation opportunities, and native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State…

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…