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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Sensory Grab Bag
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ready for a sensory challenge? Team up with a park interpreter and test your ability to recognize natural objects using only the sense of touch. It’s trickier than you’d expect—but that’s all part of…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Wednesday, July 23, 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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Wonders of the Monument Trail
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Explore Monument Trails with a park interpreter on a 2-mile journey through forest and stone. This moderate hike invites discovery at every turn—just don’t forget your sturdy footwear and plenty of…
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The CCC Circuit
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.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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Monument Trail Tabletop: Wolf Den Loop
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Spend Father’s Day 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 Monument Trail parking area near the…
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Sunrise Symphony
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Rise and shine! Join a park interpreter to enjoy the sunrise symphony taking place in Withrow Springs State Park. Learn more about why birds sing their songs and how to identify the birds responsible.…
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Life on the Edge at the Devil's Racetrack Monument Trail
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Do you know what an edge habitat is? Join a park interpreter to find out as we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!
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Wildlife Hike
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Meadowbrook Trail is home to many of these creatures. Join a park interpreter…
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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Thursday, July 24, 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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Dazzling Dragonflies
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to discover their characteristics and why they are helpful!
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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Thursday, July 24, 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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Those Raccoon Rascals
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Discover how raccoons survive in the park and what their role in the environment with Park Interpreter Kara.
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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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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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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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Ride the Monument: The Story Beneath our Tires
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 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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Wildflower Bingo
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Play a lively game of wildflower bingo with a park interpreter! As we mark our cards, we’ll explore fascinating facts about the beautiful wildflowers that thrive right here at Devil’s Den State Park.
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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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