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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Sunset Cruise
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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 beginning…
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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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Golf Course Safari
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 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 beginning noon…
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Water Wildlife
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by sandbar to investigate the diverse wildlife of the water with a park interpreter! This is a come and go station.
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Inching Along the Trail
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The little things can lead you to big adventures at Lake
Ouachita State Park! Join a park interpreter in a hunt for natural objects one
inch or smaller in size as we hike along the 1-mile red loop of…
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Bat Mythunderstandings
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For many people, bats seem like scary creatures of the night. Join the park interpreter to learn the truth behind some of the common bat myths and misunderstandings.
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Morning Lake Tour
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita! Bring a warm drink as a park interpreter will serve as your guide while you admire the scenery, wildlife, and stories of Lake Ouachita.…
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Fish Habitats
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join park staff on all things fishing related. We will discuss local fish species, habitats and equipment needed to help turn your experience from fishing to catching!
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UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Ouachita National Forest surrounds Queen Wilhelmina State Park and is full of the unknown. Join a park interpreter as we investigate some unknown forest objects, try to decipher the clues, and…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Birds eat various things, from worms to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder for you to take home…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 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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What's In Your Pack?
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Whether you are planning to go on a short, medium, or long hike, it's important to bring a backpack along with you. Join a park interpreter to learn the best way to wear a backpack on a hike…
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Microscopic Mayhem
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
A whole world is hiding in the moss and soil at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, you only need the right tools to see it! Meet a park interpreter in the hearth room before setting out on a short adventure…
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!
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Morning Breeze Cruise
Monday, June 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Smooth water, cool morning air, breathtaking views – these are but a few of the many alluring qualities of DeGray Lake in the morning. Beat the heat on this refreshing and relaxing cruise of the lake…
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Soaring Scavengers
Monday, June 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
A bird? A plane? No, 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 walk along the Island…
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Diamond Mining 101
Tuesday, June 10, 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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