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…

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…

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…

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,…

As the new year approaches, take a moment to pause, reflect, and prepare for fresh beginnings at Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter in the cozy Mather Lodge lobby for a morning of…

Join park staff for a special hiking 101 course. This course will include a hike along the park's Boy Scout Trail. While we won’t complete the full trail, we will hike about 7 miles of it. This is a…

Join park staff for a hands-on workshop to learn what life and work was like for the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 1731 at Petit Jean State Park. This interactive program lasts about 3 hours.…

Join a park interpreter to learn how to navigate using a map and compass to enhance your experiences while outdoors at Petit Jean State Park. This is a 3-hour course that will include about 1.5 hours…