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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Bat Discovery Hike
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Bats aren't blind, they won’t get stuck in your hair—and they’re some of nature’s most important nighttime hunters! Join a park interpreter for a short, guided hike to uncover the truth about these…
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Morning Bird Walk
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a peaceful 1-mile morning walk to spot and listen for birds along the trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear
sturdy shoes.
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Fire Building 101
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Campfires sit at the heart of camp outs literally and figuratively. If it weren't for them, where would we cook our s'mores, tell our stories, or simply grow closer to our family and friends? Join the…
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Possible Places in the Park for Biking
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Explore the park’s biking options with a discussion and Q&A session
led by a park interpreter.
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 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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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 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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Campfire Stories, Songs and S’mores
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy stories, songs, and s’mores around the campfire with a park interpreter. Share river memories, nature facts, and classic songs. Bring a chair or blanket, mosquito repellent, and dress for the…
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Frog Calls
Friday, July 18, 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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Let's Play Outside
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Playing outside is fun! Join the museum for a day of old-fashioned games such as jump rope, checkers, croquet, horse shoes and more! Wear sun protection and bring water and play all day.…
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Nature's Color Wheel: Bear Creek
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Nature is full of color and today we are going in search for as many different colors as we can find. During our search we will discuss and explore some of the roles color plays in the natural world.…
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Trees: Stories From the Past Guided Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Trees line the long path of Delta Heritage Trail State Park and have a story to tell. Here is your chance hear this story of how people used them in the past. Meet at the visitor center to join a park…
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Visitor Center Turtle Races
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cheer on your favorite turtle at Cane Creek State Park's first turtle races! Checkered flag and all during the month of July! The first race will occur on Independence Day at the visitor center.…
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Name that Noggin!
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Can you name the Cane Creek State Park creature craniums correctly? Do you know how to identify animals by their skull? There are lots of wonderful and amazing creatures that call Arkansas home, and…
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Creative Fishing Lures (Bear Creek)
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Lots of fishermen enjoy crappie and bass fishing on Bear Creek Lake. Today we are going to discuss several of the fish bass and crappie like to eat, then you can choose the shape of the one you want…
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"What's that Fur?"
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 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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Watercolor by the Water's Edge
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a lakeside painting session where water meets color! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this program is for all skill levels.…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt Sunday Stroll
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Morning hikes are cooler in July, and the Delta View Trail offers plenty of items for a nature scavenger hunt. Take a Sunday stroll where the West Gulf Coastal Plain meets the Mississippi Alluvial…
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Day of Service
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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Barn Cave Adventure Hike
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Take a quick hike to one of the few caves of Mount Magazine
State Park, Barn Cave. This small cave is a shelter with a story, and resides right
beside Magazine Falls, which is beautiful even when you…
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