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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Hiking through the Legacy of the CCC
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park
interpreter to walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps, where
hard work and craftsmanship created a park that is seamless with the landscape.
This is an easy 1/4-mile hike…
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Monument Trail Etiquette and Safety Tabletop
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Before or after your bike ride or hike,
stop by a tabletop at the Monument Trail parking lot by the visitor center and
visit with a park interpreter about trail etiquette, outdoor safety, and Leave
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Legacy of the WPA
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public…
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Trek Along the Monument Trails
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter for an adventure on some of our scenic Multi-Use Monument Trails! This adventure will be approximately a 2-mile loop that starts easy before becoming intermediate. Wear…
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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
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Discovery on the Lake Trail
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike as you explore some of the natural things found in Devil’s Den State Park. The Lake Trail is an easy 0.5-mile (out to the CCC Dam and back) trail. Dress for the…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…
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Nosey Nelly
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Learning not to use our eyes and rely on our other senses is difficult for some. It can be a very rewarding experience if we give it a chance. Join the park interpreter at the amphitheater and…
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Meet a Critter
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 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 Journaling
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Let’s explore springtime in Devil’s Den State Park through art! Join a park interpreter in creating your very own nature journal that you can use in the park.
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Apex Excitement: Bears and Baldies
Friday, July 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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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Full Moon Guided Hike
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Did you know that each full moon has its own name? These names were used by Native Americans to track the passing of time before the modern calendar. Meet a park interpreter at Sunrise Point for an…
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Animal Imposters!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Don’t let the mimics fool you. Join a park interpreter to learn which animal is the imposter.
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Camp Cooking
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cooking around a campfire is an age-old activity that was part of day-to-day life throughout history. Today it is usually reserved for camping only. We are going to take a step back and explore the…
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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Saturday, July 12, 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 12, 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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