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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
History of the Dam
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It has to do with a building project that required work around the clock for four years and…
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Fall Colors Hike
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park
interpreter to enjoy the fall colors of Bull Shoals-White River State Park! This
1-mile moderately strenuous hike will bring participants along Bull Shoals Lake.
Keep your camera or phone…
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Wings Over the Water
Thursday, November 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…
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Lake Cruise
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
Read more