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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Turtle Talk
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join the park superintendent and staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, June 14, 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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It's Not Easy Being Green
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Frogs are fascinating creatures, but life isn’t always easy for them. Join the park interpreter to learn about the remarkable life of these little green critters and the role they play at Logoly State…
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Crater of Diamonds JEOPARDY!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Queue the theme music, we are playing JEOPARDY! See if you have what it takes to outwit your fellow competitors in this battle of the brains. Play as a team or an individual to find the questions to…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Track Identification
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cossatot River State Park is home to many species of birds and mammals, but how do we know who has passed through? Stop by sandbar to learn about the differences in animal footprints, and how to…
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Kayak Football
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced kayakers alike to learn and sharpen their paddling skills. A park interpreter will guide you through the basics of kayak and safety…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, June 14, 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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The Art of Fire (Amphitheater)
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Want to learn a new way to get your campfire going
in the evening? Join a park interpreter to learn the art of fire. Try a few
hands-on techniques and start a fire of your own! After we get a nice…
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Salamander Search Hike
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a section of the River Corridor Trail as we search for salamanders by a waterfall! Be ready to get your hands dirty as we search under logs, rocks, and near the water. This…
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Wake Up with SUP - (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Join a…
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Animal Clothes
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Animal fur has many uses similar to our clothes. Join the park interpreter to learn more about what kind of "clothes" animals wear at Logoly State Park and get the chance to feel real furs.
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, June 15, 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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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, June 15, 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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Scenic Lake Cruise
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 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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The Mystery of the Tracks
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Many wild animals roam the park when we aren’t looking, leaving only tracks as evidence. Join the park interpreter to find out more about these wild footprints and uncover the mystery of the tracks.
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, June 15, 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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Soaring Scavengers
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Swim and Cruise Lake Tour
Monday, June 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in its refreshing water! We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful…
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