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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Visitor Center Explorers
Sunday, June 01, 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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Trailblazing Tales
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on National Trails Day to learn about the trailblazers who pioneered Bear Creek Loop Trail! As we honor the past, we'll also celebrate the present and ponder on the future,…
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Day of Service
Sunday, June 01, 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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Paddle board Test Drive Storm Creek
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Are you curious about paddle boarding? Try your hand at this paddling sport. We have several boards available for you to try. The park interpreter will be available to answer questions and give you…
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Delta Heritage Trail Lick Creek Guided Hike
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors and experience Delta Heritage Trail State Park. Meet at the visitor center and then we will caravan in your personal vehicles a short way to the Lick Creek…
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The American Alligator
Wednesday, June 04, 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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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 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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Knots for Anglers
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your fishing needs is important for any angler. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your fishing needs. All supplies…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 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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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Friday, June 06, 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. Bring a…
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Knots for Boaters
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your boating needs is important for any person enjoying the water on a boat. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your boating needs.…
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Sweet Treats at Storm Creek
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to cook in a cast iron Dutch oven? Here’s your chance. This evening you can help a park interpreter prepare and cook a couple of tasty treats for you to try. We will cover the…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, June 06, 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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Lee County Youth Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Fishing
provides children opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong
interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish the
pre-stocked pond and win prizes. Registration…
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Phillips County Children's Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fishing provides children opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish the pre-stocked lake and win prizes. This derby…
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Delta Heritage Trail State Park Guided Bike Ride Watson to Yancopin
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 10-mile bike ride on an easy flat…
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Historic Angling Workshop
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years. Join a park interpreter to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills by…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Saturday, June 07, 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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Horner Neck Lake Kayak Adventure
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Horner Neck Lake is a wetland lake teeming with wildlife, making it a perfect place to go kayaking! Come see what’s flying in the air, swimming through the water, perched in the trees,…
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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike Elaine Trailhead
Sunday, June 08, 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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