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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Early Birder Hike
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
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Wealth in the Water
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…
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Mammals of Village Creek
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age!
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Possum Passel
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You've probably seen one squashed on the side of the road, and you might have even driven through the town of Possum Grape, but how much do you really know about these elusive creatures? Join a park…
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Where the Rivers Meet
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past
and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join
a park interpreter to
learn about "stewardship" and…
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Autumn Stargazing
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the autumn night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress…
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Women in the Woods Campout
Saturday, November 08, 2025 - Sunday, November 09, 2025
“Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir Ladies, renew your spirit with time…
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Beginner Woodworking Workbench
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join park staff to learn how to make your own beginner woodworking workbench. This type of workbench has been used for hundreds of years and is perfect for any project. This is a perfect beginner…
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Animal Signs Hike
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter…
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Wealth in the Water
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…
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You've Got Mail
Saturday, November 08, 2025 - Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Make…
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White River Hunters and Trappers
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…
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Survival Shelter Building
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What are the main things we need to survive a night out in the woods? Learn these and different shelter types that will work in different situations. Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State…
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Golf Cart Safari: Life on the Edge
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…
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Talk Like A Sailor 101
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter and learn how these phrases may or may not have changed…
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Firebuilding 101
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile…
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The Story of the Jackson Guards
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and…
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Discovery Hike
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe…
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