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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Cleaning Up the Falls
Thursday, November 13, 2025
/ 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a guided hike on the Falls Branch Trail. On the hike, we will work together and practice good stewardship of the park by picking up litter seen on the trail.
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Diamond Mining 101
Thursday, November 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:15 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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Feel the Furs
Thursday, November 13, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? What about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 7:30 a.m. - 8 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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Discovery Hike
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be…
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:15 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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Build a Bird Feeder
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 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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Leave No Trace
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Come to the amphitheater to learn how to practice the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. Leave No Trace helps us be better stewards of our…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 7:30 a.m. - 8 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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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration: Apple Cobbler
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join Park Interpreter Jaden to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity.…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.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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Eagle Watch Cruise
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:15 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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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Transform your outdoor cooking experience with a Dutch oven!
Join park interpreters for this one-day Dutch Oven Workshop at Cossatot River
State Park. You’ll leave with skills on how to season and…
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Turtle Talk
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1 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, November 15, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 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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Nature Bookmarks
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Do you like to read? This is the program for you! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to make a bookmark out of items found in nature.
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Geocaching Hike
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the base of the Little Missouri trailhead to learn about the hidden world of geocaching and get the chance to find a few of your own. The portion of the trail we will…
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Herptile Bingo
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Lake Catherine State Park is home to many herptiles, amphibians and reptiles! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating animals.
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