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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Lights Out for the Birds
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Bring your binoculars and join an interpreter for a walk and talk about migratory birds! Learn about the Mississippi Flyway and the birds who use it. Explore ways you can help our feathered friends…
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Guided Night Bat Hike
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
When
the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join Park
Superintendent Nathan on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats
here at Daisy State Park. This guided hike along…
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Light Up The Night
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The living things that glow at night can add a magical feel to your visit to the park, but have you ever thought about how and why they glow? Join a park interpreter to discover the science behind the…
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Legends and Lore of the Ouachitas Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What secrets hide in the Ouachita Mountains? On this storytelling hike, we’ll explore local legends, from mysterious lights to tales of early settlers and native traditions. Whether you enjoy ghost…
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Legends and Lore of the Ouachitas Hike
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
What secrets hide in the Ouachita Mountains? On this storytelling hike, we’ll explore local legends, from mysterious lights to tales of early settlers and native traditions. Whether you enjoy ghost…
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Guided-Night Bat Hike
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins!
Join Park Superintendent Nathan on an exciting nighttime hike about the history
of bats here. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek…
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Legends and Lore of the Ouachitas Hike
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
What secrets hide in the Ouachita Mountains? On this storytelling hike, we’ll explore local legends, from mysterious lights to tales of early settlers and native traditions. Whether you enjoy ghost…
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Lightning Bug Lingo
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Humans use light for
communicating in a number of ways - from green and red traffic lights to
flashing car turn signals; from the light of an emergency signal fire to the…
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Sunset-Moonrise Kayak Tour
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 7:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
DeGray Lake is often at its calmest during the night, and this makes for some pristine flatwater kayaking conditions. Join a park interpreter to enjoy the cooler, quieter side of DeGray Lake…
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Legends and Lore of the Ouachitas Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
What secrets hide in the Ouachita Mountains? On this storytelling hike, we’ll explore local legends, from mysterious lights to tales of early settlers and native traditions. Whether you enjoy ghost…
Heart Healthy
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Wild Wednesdays: What's for Supper?
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery. You will have the chance to dissect an owl pellet and discover what makes up an…
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Light Up The Night
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The living things that glow at night can add a magical feel to your visit to the park, but have you ever thought about how and why they glow? Join a park interpreter to discover the science behind the…
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