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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Art in the Park
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the swim beach to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, November 16, 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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Safety Sense
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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Mammals of Cossatot River
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter! This is a come and go station.
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Sunday, November 16, 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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Technology in Nature Walk
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you wished you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short information session followed by a walk around the visitor center. We will discuss…
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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, November 17, 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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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, November 17, 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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Diamond Mining 101
Tuesday, November 18, 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
Tuesday, November 18, 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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Diamond Mining 101
Thursday, November 20, 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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Know Your Knots
Thursday, November 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The difference between a great fishing experience and a sour fishing experience at Lake Catherine State Park may rely on your knowledge of knots. Join a park interpreter to discover how to make your…
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Feel the Furs
Thursday, November 20, 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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Owl's Last Supper
Thursday, November 20, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…
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Birding Hike on the Little Missouri
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Meet a park Interpreter at the trailhead of the Little Missouri River Trail to learn all about the world of birding. This 1.2-mile trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the…
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Terrain of Thought Hike
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Enrich your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike along the Falls Branch Trail. We will take the easy 1/2-mile…
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, November 21, 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 Demonstration: Apple Cobbler
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.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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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, November 22, 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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Harness and Driving Workshop
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This course covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving
horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience
the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class is…
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