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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Tails on Monument Trails
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Leash up your friendly pup and join a park interpreter for an invigorating hike through the Monument Trail area, where breathtaking views await. This moderate 2-mile trek promises adventure, so be…
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Sunrise Symphony
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Rise and shine! Join a park interpreter to enjoy the sunrise symphony taking place in Withrow Springs State Park. Learn more about why birds sing their songs and how to identify the birds responsible.…
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Dream Weavers
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Like us, American Indians from this area might have wanted protection from bad dreams. Join the park interpreter to learn the stories of the old ways and weave a dream catcher to help with your own…
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Discovery Hour at Jacksonport
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts,…
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Woodland Wander
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-3 miles in length, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and don't forget…
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Dark Forests, White Tails
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What do you know about white-tailed deer?
Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how this amazing animal survives here in
the park.
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Nature Journaling 101
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Access your inner artist through the process of nature journaling. Historically kept by naturalists exploring new areas, nature journals are a fun, creative way to connect with your surroundings. Join…
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Safety With A Splash
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
"Water" your plans on the river this summer? Join a park interpreter to learn how to keep the fun going by taking some simple steps to avoid common water hazards.
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Go Outside and Play!
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even…
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Hiking through the Legacy of the CCC
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park
interpreter to walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps, where
hard work and craftsmanship created a park that is seamless with the landscape.
This is an easy 1/4-mile hike…
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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…
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Dream Weavers
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Like us, American Indians from this area might have wanted protection from bad dreams. Join the park interpreter to learn the stories of the old ways and weave a dream catcher to help with your own…
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Story and Craft: Butterflies
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour during the summer break from school. Join us as we tell Native American stories and make fun butterflies.
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Communi-Trees Hike
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Withrow Springs State Park is home to a vibrant forest ecosystem. Join a park interpreter to learn how to identify some of our more common tree species and the role they play in the "communi-tree."…
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Mighty Morphers
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What is metamorphosis? What kind of animals go through it and how does that compare to how people grow? Join a park interpreter to learn about the process, why it’s unique, and create a tie-dye coffee…
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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…
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Our "Boxy" Friends
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Do you know who your friends are that live in a “box," it is box turtles! Join a park interpreter to learn more about our “boxy” friends, and what to do if you come across one.
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Secret Language of Flowers
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
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Bird Song Symphonies
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
While exploring you may hear a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil's Den State Park. Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick out some of the common…
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Den Diaries and Morning Sips
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Start your morning with a cup of coffee and a campfire as we explore the stories that shaped Devil’s Den State Park. Join a park interpreter in the quiet magic of an Ozark morning to hear about the…
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