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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Saturday, August 23, 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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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, August 23, 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!
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Insect Orchestra
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Have you heard the music that the insects here at Lake Dardanelle State Park make in the evenings? Join a park interpreter at the open pavilion to learn more about how insects make their music and…
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Benefield West Trek
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
With a park interpreter as your guide, trek along this beautiful,
wooded trail that reveals some Arkansas’ best scenery and Mount Magazine State
Park’s unique story. Seasonally appropriate attire,…
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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…
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Star Gazing Down in Devil's Den
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
When was the last time you were able to look up at sky full of stars? Take part in the timeless tradition of star gazing with a park interpreter at Devil's Den State Park. Please wear…
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Star Party
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an
evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore…
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Summer Stargazing
Saturday, August 23, 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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Monument Trail Bird Watch
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Settle in by scenic Mayfield Area and let the birds come to you! Join a park interpreter for a peaceful birdwatching experience in the diverse Devils Racetrack terrain. Bring binoculars and a comfy…
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Hiking with Nature Sense
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you explore some of the natural wonders of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Meet at the…
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Cameron Bluff Stroll
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s…
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Tails on Monument Trails
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Leash up your friendly pup and join a park interpreter for an invigorating hike through the Monument Trail area, where breathtaking views await. This moderate 1-mile trek promises adventure, so be…
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Monument Trail Tabletop: Wolf Den Loop
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Come and enjoy biking or hiking the Monument
Trails at Hobbs State Park! We’ll have a fun photo op and trail information
waiting for you at the visitor center. Get the inside scoop on how Wolf Den…
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Knot Knowing is Half the Fun
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Want to know how you can make good connections while fishing at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter for a hands-on knot tying
demonstration where you will discover how to make…
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In this Life
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount…
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Hues of the Hollow
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil's Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for…
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One Fish, Two Fish
Sunday, August 24, 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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Treasured Trees of Magazine
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mount Magazine State Park has a wonderful diversity of trees. So much so, it can be hard to tell which tree is which! “Leaf” it to a park interpreter to introduce you to a fun, interactive activity…
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Watercolor by the Water's Edge
Sunday, August 24, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a creek side painting session where water meets color! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this program is for all skill levels.…
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