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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
What's for Lunch
Tuesday, July 29, 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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Lake Fort Smith Furbearers
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join a park interpreter to touch some real furs and discover the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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Opossums are Awesome
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
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We Can Take It
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join the assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…
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Life After Death on the Monument Trails
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Discover the secret life of the forest on a 0.25-mile moderate hike along the Monument Trails. Led by a park interpreter, this scenic loop reveals how dead trees still nourish wildlife, shelter…
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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.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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Nature Games
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Discover fun facts about birds at Devil’s Den State Park with a park interpreter as we play the game “Bird Bingo.”
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 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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Sunset Beaver Lake Kayak Tour
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while
guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy
the sunset on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to
the…
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Yellow Rock Trail Adventure
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike.
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Snakeskin Bookmarks
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Have you ever seen a snake’s shed that it left behind? Join a park interpreter in the weigh-in pavilion to discover why snakes shed and what you can tell about a snake from its skin. You will even get…
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If Bats Could Speak Tabletop
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
If bats could speak
(or sing the Bad Rap Bat Rap), what would they tell us? A park interpreter will
help “interpret” bats at this tabletop. Find out more about these misunderstood
creatures at Hobbs…
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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.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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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 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 Arkansas Traveler
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is the site of many unique events in history, and the Arkansas Traveler is one that has molded Arkansas folklore for years. The painting is thought to have been based on…
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Yellow Rock Trail Adventure
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike.
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Lake Trail Hike
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lace up your boots for a 1-mile round-trip hike led by a park interpreter. We’ll venture beyond the CCC Dam and sharpen our tree ID skills along the way. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
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Hidden Creatures
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.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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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to make some simple bird feeders you
can take home for your feathered friends to enjoy.
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The CCC Circuit
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 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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