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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Eagle Watch Cruise
Sunday, December 14, 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,…
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Saturday, December 20, 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,…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Sunday, December 21, 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,…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Saturday, December 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,…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Sunday, December 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,…
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Green Heron Trail Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Kick off the new year the healthy way and join thousands across the nation who will be hitting the trails for First Day hikes, walks, jogs, rides, and runs! Join a park interpreter for this easy,…
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Island Trail HIke
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for nature watching! #FirstDayHikes…
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Towering Pines Trail Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this brief 1/2-mile guided hike on the Towering Pines Trail. Let's see what we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake, look for animal tracks, listen for birds, and…
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Annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 11 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.
Join us for the annual Eagles Et
Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which
has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable
conservation story of our…
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Annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival
Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 11 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.
Join us for the annual Eagles Et
Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which
has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable
conservation story of our…
Read more
Annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival
Saturday, January 24, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 11 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.
Join us for the annual Eagles Et
Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which
has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable
conservation story of our…
Read more