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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Birding Hike
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All…
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Lure It Your Way
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to design and decorate your very own fishing lure! Learn what attracts fish to lures and the types of fish that can be found in Lake Devil. All materials provided, just bring…
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Introduction to Paddleboarding
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an awesome paddleboarding outing! This is perfect for first time paddleboarders or if you want an amazing time on Lake Greeson! Bring a swimsuit and shoes that can get wet.…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, August 09, 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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Turtle Talk
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join park staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, August 09, 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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Know Your Knots
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, August 09, 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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River Rock ID Swimming Adventure
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Cossatot River is lined with sand, pebbles, and large boulders. Have you ever wondered what kind of rocks and minerals they were made of? Join park interpreters on a swimming adventure and…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Learn about nature and see a new perspective on our nature scavenger hunt! Join a park interpreter for a guided 3/4-mile hike to complete this outdoor scavenger hunt. Please wear good shoes…
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Meet a Snake
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.
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Seine Netting
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
DeGray Lake is teeming with life from trophy bass to tiny minnows to macroinvertebrates. Join a park interpreter to learn how to use a seine net and see what you can catch. Wear clothes and shoes that…
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Pop Can Fishing
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Forgot your fishing pole? No problem! Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is a soda can, and we will show you the rest. Drinks can be…
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Skull Detectives
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
You may know the animals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park—but can you identify them by their skulls alone? Each one holds clues about the creature it belonged to. Join a park interpreter for a fun and…
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Nature Arts and Crafts: Snakeskin Necklace
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Fashion meets function! The snakes inhabiting
Daisy State Park come in a variety of patterns. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn more about our local snakes while creating
your…
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Bird Island Tour
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lake Ouachita State Park provides remarkable habitat for migrating birds. Join us aboard our tour boat as we venture out to Bird Island. Here we are treated to a Lake Ouachita State Park sunset as we…
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Wonder House Tour: Stories Set in Stone
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…
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Sturgeon Moon Paddling Adventure
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Let’s celebrate the closing of another summer season the best way- under
the last rays of the setting sun and into the glow of a rising full sturgeon moon.
Participants get their choice of stand-up…
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Guided Night Bat Hike
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park interpreter on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Sunday, August 10, 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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