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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Critter Cafe
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to play the role of an animal dining at the imaginary Critter Café. Learn what type of food your animal eats and where they would find it in the park.
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Fall Foliage Van Tour
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Celebrate the fleeting beauty of fall and deepen your connection to the forest landscapes that make Mississippi River State Park a must-visit every fall. Space limited—preregister at the visitor…
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Hike to the Waterfall
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls
and your ability to walk…
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Discover the Yancopin Bridge Guided Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Here is your chance to discover the Yancopin Bridge! This bridge crosses the Arkansas River along the Delta Heritage Trail. Experience it for yourself on a 3-mile round trip guided hike led by a park…
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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B.A.R.K. Ranger
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State…
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What's in a Name? Monument Trail Tabletop
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Karst, Wolf Den, Sawtooth, and Timberjack Trails all have names with a connection to our natural resources and history. Join a park interpreter to learn more about their origins and get…
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Legacy of the WPA
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 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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Tails on Monument Trails
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bring along your leashed pup and enjoy a peaceful hike with a park interpreter through the scenic Monument Trail area. This moderate 1-mile walk offers lovely views and a chance to connect with…
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The 10 Essentials Look and Learn Table
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Stop by the park interpreter's Look and Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover…
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful Cleanup
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Help Keep Arkansas Beautiful by volunteering at Mount
Magazine State Park! Projects include, but are not limited to, litter pickup
along roadsides and trails, trail beautification and improvement,…
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Animal Beads Making
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Create fun animal bead crafts with a park interpreter. Learn about local wildlife while making your own keepsake. All supplies provided. All ages welcome.
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"What's that Fur?"
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Can you correctly name the furs on our table? In this fun-filled game, try to be the first to name all the furs and learn about the animals they belong to with a park interpreter at Cane Creek State…
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Crumpled Watershed
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The watershed surrounding Lake Dardanelle is the backbone for the Arkansas River as the river journeys through the lake creating opportunities for people like you. Join a park interpreter in the…
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Senior Kayak Tour of Lake Fort Smith
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and…
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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The Creepy Crawlies!
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Centipedes, beetles and spiders! These creatures are all called bugs, but only one of those is classified as an insect. Join a park interpreter to learn how to identify these creepy crawlies as we go…
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Never Ending Campout
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wouldn't it be great if your campout at Lake Dardanelle State Park could last forever? It might be fun, but the effects of a campout might be felt for years to come if you are not careful. Join a park…
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From Spark to Flame: Fire-Building Basics
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling, and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your…
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