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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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.
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Whose Leaves Are These?
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Fall is almost upon us! Why do some leaves change colors while others don't? Join a park interpreter to learn about the different tree species here at the park and match leaves to trees!
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Keys to the Kingfisher Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter as we meander along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.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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Magnificent Mycelium: A Tale From Underground
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Mushrooms come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! Discover some of the common fungi found at the park and how these small organisms create new life from what's left beneath. Stick around to build your…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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…
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Bass Fishing on Lake Roosevelt
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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…
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Cabin Trail Hike
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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…
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Birding 101
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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…
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Discovering Nature Journals
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter outside the Lake Center to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling…
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Senior American Special at Petit Jean State Park
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - Thursday, October 23, 2025
Experience the scenic beauty of Petit Jean State Park while enjoying the hospitality of the friendly park staff! Join us for free guided walks, talks, demonstrations, and entertainment.…
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Senior American Special: Registration and Refreshments
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This afternoon of fellowship
begins the Senior American Special and features snacks provided by the Petit
Jean Women’s EH Club in the CCC Room and the historic lobby area of Mather
Lodge.
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Senior American Special: A Warm Welcome
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join the park interpreters in
the visitor center meeting room. We will call it the Meeting
Room from now on, and it’s on the right, if you’re facing the front of the
building. Get reacquainted with…
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Senior American Special: Sunrise and Snacks
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Join
the park interpreters at Petit Jean’s Gravesite for a beautiful sunrise with a
few snacks. We will do the classic telling of the legends of Petit Jean while
here and enjoy each other’s company.…
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Senior American Special: Legacy of Mather Lodge Tour
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge 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’…
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Senior American Special: Fly Fishing 101
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Arkansas Game and Fish Educator Trent Whitehead at the pool parking lot for a lesson on how to fly
fish! This program is a 1-hour long introduction to fly fishing that will inspire
you to pick up…
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Senior American Special: Build Like the CCC
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the historic CCC ball field to see more of how the
CCC men lived and worked during their time at Petit Jean State Park. A live
demonstration will be included with some of…
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Senior American Special: BINGO!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Another year, another BINGO game! The park interpreters will be awaiting your arrival for this fun evening of BINGO, a little joking, and prizes! Bingo will be at the visitor center…
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Senior American Special: Dutch Oven Country Breakfast Sampler
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join the park interpreters at the visitor center meeting room to sample a 5-layer Dutch oven country breakfast. If you are allergic to Dutch ovens, sausage, hash browns, eggs, cheddar…
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