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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Diamond Mining 101
Monday, November 24, 2025
/ 7:30 a.m. - 7:45 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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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, November 24, 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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Eagle Watch Cruise
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 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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Sunset Cruise
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
/ 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Bundle
up and 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…
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Early Bird Hike
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Have you ever heard that the “early bird gets the worm?” It’s true! Join a park interpreter to look for birds that spend the winter season at DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Please wear sturdy…
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Ranger Beads
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.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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Eagle Watch Cruise
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.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,…
Read more
Sunset Cruise
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Bundle
up and 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…
Read more
Golf Course Safari
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made…
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Campfire Coffee
Thursday, November 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter this morning for a lesson in campfire coffee. Learn some helpful brewing techniques before enjoying a cup yourself!
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Thursday, November 27, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.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,…
Read more
Sunset Cruise
Thursday, November 27, 2025
/ 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Bundle
up and 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…
Read more
Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, November 28, 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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A.M. Power Hike
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Work up a sweat with the park interpreter on the Harris Creek Trail! All hikers are welcome, but this 3.5-mile round trip hike is at a swift pace. Bring plenty of water and a snack. This trail is…
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Soaring Scavengers
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
What is that big bird soaring in the sky? It’s a vulture! Join a park interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided…
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, November 28, 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!
Read more
Eagle Watch Cruise
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.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,…
Read more
Prospector Trail Guided Hike
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past!…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Bundle up and 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…
Read more