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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Grab Bag Adventures
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to find out what is in…
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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
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Birding Identification
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to see what birds are hanging around Storm Creek Campground. We will search the area around the campfire ring. This is a wooded area that makes a great place to look for birds.…
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Bird Song Symphonies
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1:30 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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Edible Insects
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Insects
are everywhere, and some of them are even considered delicacies around the
world. Join a park interpreter and see who really eats bugs. If you’re brave
enough, you can become a member of the…
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Legacy of the WPA
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public…
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In this Life
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount…
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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Map Reading Basics
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
GPS is a handy tool to use getting from one place to another, but what if you are in an area where your GPS does not work? How do you navigate? With a
map and a compass! Join a park interpreter to…
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Feeding Time at the Lake
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wildlife requires a proper diet for their survival, and you can help. Meet a park interpreter as we discuss native foods that are essential for our wild and curated animals and also take part in their…
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Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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Sunset Kayaking on Dardanelle Bay
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is known for its stunning sunsets. Enjoy the beauty as we paddle along some of the seldom seen shorelines of this 34,000-acre lake. Sign up at the visitor center or call…
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Aquatic Mammals Campfire Circle
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. This evening we begin our campfire program with a quick welcome and park orientation. We will finish with a short program looking…
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Frog Calls
Friday, September 12, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
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36th Annual NWA Mountain Bike Championships Race
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Devil's Den State Park proudly celebrates 36 years of mountain biking. It started in 1989 with the first bike event and has become a September tradition. All events are spectator friendly. For a full…
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Cameron Bluff Sunrise
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
From the vantage point of beautiful Cameron Bluff Overlook Drive, direct your eyes to an incredible sunrise over Mossback Ridge. Meet a park interpreter at the rock wall overlook just…
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First Light Kayak Tour
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…
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