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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Signs of Wildlife and Animal Spotting
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on Trotting Fox Trail to spot tracks, scat, nests, and feeding marks—clues to hidden wildlife. Learn to use easy apps for identifying animals and plants. All ages welcome.…
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The American Alligator
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Lake
Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident
alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that
alligators play in their native…
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Kayak Tour of Hornor Neck Lake
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hornor Neck Lake is a wetland lake teeming with wildlife, making it a perfect place to go kayaking. There is usually something to see flying in the air, swimming through the water, perched in the…
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Turtley Awesome!
Friday, June 27, 2025 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…
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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.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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Nature's Color Wheel: Bear Creek
Friday, June 27, 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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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station.…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, June 27, 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, June 27, 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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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Ride Snow Lake Trailhead
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Here is your chance to explore a remote part of Delta Heritage Trail State Park on a guided bike ride with a park interpreter from the Snow Lake trailhead. We will discover the rich history of the…
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Planting Day
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Sow seeds into the Arkansas Delta soil as we prepare for the
growing season. Participants will be able to plant and cultivate the kitchen
garden and planters. Children will be able to start their own…
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First Light Kayak Tour
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 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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Fun with Furs
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Touch and examine real animal furs with a park interpreter. Learn about native mammals and their adaptations through hands-on discovery. Bring your questions and curiosity for this interactive…
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Name that Noggin!
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 29, 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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"What's that Fur?"
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 29, 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, June 28, 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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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Saturday, June 28, 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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Visitor Center Explorers
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that…
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Day of Service
Sunday, June 29, 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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Creative Fishing Lures (Bear Creek)
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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