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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Kayak Koving
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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Wild Wednesdays: Exploring Pond Life
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to uncover…
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Tinkering for Tots
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Are you ready to
explore? Bring your young children to the Arkansas Museum of Natural
Resources for the monthly “Tinkering for Tots” program. This activity is
geared towards children ages 1-5. Through…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Snorkeling
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to explore Lake Ouachita in a new way. We will boat out to an island or shoreline in the lake and snorkel around the island shore to see what lies beneath the water's…
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Sunset Cruise
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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Primitive Campfire Trivia
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
No matches? No problem! Join a park interpreter for a live demonstration of primitive fire starting before enjoying several rounds of nature trivia and marshmallow roasting around the…
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Geocaching Island Hopper
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by…
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Hands-On History: Telegraphs, Washboards, and Model-Ts
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Come to the museum and learn about how people lived in south Arkansas during the 1920s oil boom. Explore the Boomtown Street with the museum's curator, as you complete a scavenger hunt. See and learn…
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Diamond Mining 101
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Ranger Beads
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…
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Swim and Cruise Lake Tour
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in its refreshing water! We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful…
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Diamond Mining 101
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Communit-trees Hike
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on a 3/4-mile guided walk along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and…
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Bike the Park
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to see Daisy State Park by bike! Meet at the main pavilion for this evening bike tour around the park. We will see the entire park on this exciting evening ride and learn some…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Outer Boundaries Adventure Hike
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Looking for an adventure with sure rewards? Join a park interpreter for this unique opportunity to hike a select section of the “White Zone” multi-use trail on the south side of the lake. Enjoy a…
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Snakes of Cossatot River
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home as a souvenir of your park visit!
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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