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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
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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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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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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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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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Tour Lake View Trailhead
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Here is your chance to start or continue your journey from the Lake View trailhead by joining…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, July 04, 2025 - Saturday, July 05, 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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Frog Calls
Friday, July 04, 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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First Light Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 05, 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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Old Town Lake Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 5:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake to view the sunset. Paddle…
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Day of Service
Sunday, July 06, 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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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike Elaine Trailhead
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided hike lasting about 45 minutes on a gravel surface trail. Meet at the Elaine trailhead as we discover the rich natural heritage of the area and history of…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, July 11, 2025 - Saturday, July 12, 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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First Light Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 12, 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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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Tour
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 8:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore outdoors hiking and biking. Here is your chance to start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 6-mile bike ride on an…
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Barn Cave Adventure Hike
Sunday, July 13, 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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