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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
DIY Fire Starters
Monday, September 22, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Be prepared to spark your next adventure! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill…
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What Doesn't Belong?
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join a park interpreter to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…
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Mighty Eagles
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The symbol of our nation comes in the form of a mighty bird; the eagle, but even the mighty can fall. Meet a park interpreter to learn the amazing story of resilience of the mighty eagle and how you…
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Afternoon Kayak Tour
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and spend the afternoon exploring beautiful Beaver Lake while learning the basics of kayaking. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan
to the launch site. All equipment is…
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Highpoint Hike
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate…
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Finding Footprints Bingo
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
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Hidden Creatures
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting, and sometimes just for style. But, animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation…
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Ride the Monument: The Story Beneath our Tires
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
There's more to the Monument trails at Devil's Den State Park than berms and switchbacks. Join a park interpreter to learn about the geology beneath your tires, the design behind the ride, and how you…
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Oh, I am on a Mountain!: A Dripping Springs Trail Hike
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
While it’s great to immerse yourself in all the trees of Mount Magazine State Park, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping Springs trail serves as one…
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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…
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Backyard Bass
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun…
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Tree Rings Tell All
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What are the hidden messages in the rings of a
tree, and how do they tell the story of the forest? Join a park interpreter to learn how to decipher those messages and piece together the
history of the…
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Woodland Wander on Devil's Race Track
Thursday, September 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 2-miles in length, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and don't forget…
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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Friday, September 26, 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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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…
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The CCC Circuit
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided bike ride through time as we explore the craftsmanship and legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Devil's Den State Park. Starting at the…
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Know Your State
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages welcome!
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Legacy of the WPA
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.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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Rock Stars of the Monument: Geology of Devil's Den
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This two mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that…
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