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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Guided Night Bat Hike
Friday, June 27, 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
Saturday, June 28, 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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Nature Journaling
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Enrich your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail. This 3/4-mile hike will take about 45 minutes. Be sure…
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Healing Waters
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The "healing" waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past as they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the…
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Birding Basics
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3/4-mile stroll on the Daisy Creek Trail to learn the basics of
birding and begin your birding checklist today! This morning walk will be calm and relaxing while we learn…
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Exploration Station: Skins, Skulls, and Scat
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join
a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the
local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will
have pelts, skulls, and tracks and…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, June 28, 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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Fish Frenzy
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
There is a frenzy of fish that await you here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join a park interpreter outside the Nature Cabin to learn more about the fish that live in Lake Catherine and have the…
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Fishing Fun
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fishing is a great way to enjoy your day here at Daisy State Park! Join a park interpreter as we discuss what fish you are most likely to catch here in Lake Greeson, as well as some fishing…
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Edible Insects
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ever thought about eating a bug? Did you know the foods you already eat most likely contains bugs? Join a park interpreter to see what you have to have to be classified as an insect. If you're brave…
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Turtle Talk
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join the park superintendent and staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, June 28, 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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Ouachita Watercolors
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Throughout time, water holds power at Lake Ouachita State Park! Discover the history and importance of Lake Ouachita and its powerful water by joining a park interpreter during this lakeside…
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Crater of Diamonds JEOPARDY!
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Queue the theme music, we are playing JEOPARDY! See if you have what it takes to outwit your fellow competitors in this battle of the brains. Play as a team or an individual to find the questions to…
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Wonder House Tour
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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Owl Pellet Dissection
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. This is a sanitary, hands-on activity that is fascinating for all ages!
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Food Web Wonders
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Every living thing at Lake Ouachita State Park is connected! Join a park interpreter to discover the delicate balance of the food web, the role it plays at Lake Ouachita, and our role in protecting…
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Pop Can Fishing
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 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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Nature Arts and Crafts: Nature Journals
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Make your own one-of-a-kind nature journal during this creative program! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to create a nature journal about wildflowers, animals, trees, and more. This…
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Regurgitation Station
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Meet a park interpreter to dissect owl pellets, figure out what owls are eating, and learn…
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