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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Trees: Stories From the Past Guided Hike
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.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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Great Arkansas Cleanup
Monday, September 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer
event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Cane Creek State Park is looking
for volunteers to get outdoors for a morning of reducing litter on our…
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Animal Skulls Comparison Exploration Table
Monday, September 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Today we will have skulls from members of different classes of animals for you to compare and contrast. A park interpreter is available to help you discover what class of animal the various skulls…
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Watercolor by the Water's Edge
Monday, September 29, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 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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Feeding Frenzy
Thursday, October 02, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what our resident reptiles like to eat or how we prepare their meals? Join the park interpreter for a behind-the-scenes look at feeding time as we explore the unique diets and…
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Birding Identification
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to spot birds around the campground fire ring.
All skill levels welcome. Binoculars are available.
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Snakeskin Bookmarks
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why a snake sheds its skin? Join a park interpreter to answer this and several more questions about these fascinating animals. You'll even get to make your own snakeskin…
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, October 03, 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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What’s in a Bucket of Soil?
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Examine soil and dirt side-by-side using hand lenses and tools. Learn what makes soil essential for life on Earth. All ages welcome for this hands-on discovery program.
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…
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Bark Ranger Weekend: Outdoor Cooking Dutch Oven Workshop
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special Bark Ranger Weekend Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop and make a safe and delicious treat that will have tails wagging. You will learn how to cook in and care for…
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Pedal Paddle Tour
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. We will meet at the…
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Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) introduces the joy of mountain biking to the next generation. Cane Creek State Park is encouraging kids to jump on a mountain bike and enjoy a scavenger hunt on…
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Bark Ranger Weekend: B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
On this Bark
Ranger hike, bring your pet and learn the four B.A.R.K. Ranger principles
and experience the beauty and diversity of Lake Chicot State Park’s bottomland hardwood forest. Insect repellant,…
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Camping Bingo
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Who doesn't like a game of BINGO? Add more fun to your family camping trip with Camping Bingo! Join a park interpreter for a bit of downtime or for exploring nature, the bingo cards feature various…
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Grab-Bag Adventures
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter to try your luck at guessing what's in the bag! Come with your family…
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Owl Prowl: Horner Neck
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to see “who” is active tonight. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring a flashlight, and don't forget the insect repellent!
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Fall Trail Bingo
Sunday, October 05, 2025
Hiking the trails at Mississippi River State Park is an excellent way to see the forest prepare for Fall. Stop by the visitor center to pick up your very own Fall bingo sheet to find even more along…
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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors with family and friends and start your journey exploring Delta Heritage Trail State Park. Meet at the visitor center for an easy 1-mile hike on a gravel surface…
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