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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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…
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All about Deer
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
In this program you will learn all about the amazing mammal, deer! Discover their diet, habitat, behaviors, and how they survive harsh winters as non-hibernators. Explore deer pelts, antlers, and…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.
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Ouachita Trail Hike
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Celebrate one of Arkansas' beautiful hiking trails by joining a park interpreter on a scenic stretch of Ouachita Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park! Expect to hike some steep hills and uneven…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
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…
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Wood Ornament Decorating
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to decorate a winter-themed wooden ornament! Using the beauty of Lake Sylvia's wildlife as inspiration, you will paint a winter scene on a wooden ornament. Get in the spirit as…
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Rocky Valley Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, December 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along our Rocky Valley Trail. Discover some of the plants and animals that call our park home and view the park during our chilly winter season. Bring plenty…
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Sensory Sunday
Sunday, December 14, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plantation Agriculture Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and educational experience for all visitors, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, December 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn about the birds that stay at Lake Sylvia through the winter and create a pinecone bird feeder! Each person will make two pinecone bird feeders. One to decorate a tree here at Lake Sylvia for our…
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Winter Crafting with a Park Interpreter
Sunday, December 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Get crafty with a park interpreter at Pinnacle Mountain State Park as we learn more about the park and its changes throughout the seasons!
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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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…
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Make a Snowflake
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Relax and unwind as you learn about snow while making a fun and festive craft! Engage in a brief program with a park interpreter about the science of snow. Then enjoy crafting a beautiful snowflake…
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Merry Makers Craft Day
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy making charming crafts with your family while sipping hot cocoa or wassail and nibbling on holiday treats at Plantation Agriculture Museum's Merry Makers Craft Day. Create memories as well as…
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Winter Workshop Series: Campfire Cooking Basics
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a
class in campfire cooking basics. We will use multiple mechanisms to cook
outdoors – including cast iron over a campfire, Dutch ovens, and foil…
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Holiday Hike
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Pull out the Santa hats and ugly Christmas sweaters for this fun and festive holiday hike! Join a park interpreter on the 1/2-mile Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail for a merry time! This…
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Along the Arboretum
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
“Arboretum” translates to “a place for trees,” and this 1/2-mile paved trail exhibits dozens of native trees and plants. Join a park interpreter to discover the botanical life found in the natural…
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