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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Snail Snot
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Snot, slime, or mucus? Is there a difference
and why are snails covered in it? What is their purpose in the park? Join Park
Interpreter Kara to uncover the slimy secrets of snails!
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Guess that Mammal!
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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Arkansas Symbols Tabletop
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Test your knowledge of the symbols of Arkansas.
Some are easy, and others you probably have never heard of. Did you know we
have a state soil and a state beverage? Join a park interpreter to…
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Meet a Critter
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
There are many animals that live in Lake Fort Smith State Park. Stop by the visitor center Exhibit Room where a park interpreter has a critter for you to meet up close!
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Nature Journals
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn't have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the…
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One Fish, Two Fish
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know that the shape of fish's tail can affect how fast it swims? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn about how the fish survive here at Devil's Den State Park and make your own 3D paper…
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Fish Prints
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle’s fishery is healthy and diverse. We’ll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center…
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Apex Excitement: Bears and Baldies
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
At Magazine Mountain State Park, becoming acquainted with black bears makes one much more familiar with bald eagles, (and vice versa), and delivers nothing less than apex excitement! …
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Be an Explorer Look & Learn Table
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Arkansas State Parks' Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (although anyone is welcome to participate) who care about nature, history, safety, and fun! Participants will work to…
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…
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Sunset Kayaking on Dardanelle Bay
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is known for its stunning sunsets. Enjoy the beauty as we paddle along some of the seldom seen shorelines of this 34,000-acre lake. Sign up at the visitor center or call…
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Summer Stargazing
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 10 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Mount Magazine’s exceptionally dark skies make for exceptionally bright stars. Witness stunning light that has taken an unfathomably long journey to be enjoyed by you from Cameron Bluff…
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Sunrise Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Spend the early morning paddling on Beaver Lake
while guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and
enjoy the sunrise on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan…
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B.A.R.K Ranger
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State…
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Mussel Cove Kayaking
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Want to embark on a paddle adventure? Join park staff at the visitor venter kayak beach, we will learn basic kayaking skills and some of our native freshwater mussels. Join a park interpreter for a…
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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Stop and Smell the Wildflowers
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Mount Nebo State Park is home to a variety of native wildflowers, and we have some of our favorites planted behind the visitor center! Meet Park Interpreter Andrea for a fun craft where we will learn…
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