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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Birding Basics
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Bird watching is a hobby for all ages. To get started, you only need the 3 B’s: Binoculars, a Bird book, and Birds. Lake Dardanelle State Park has plenty of birds, so join a park interpreter at the…
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Great Migration Challenge
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park makes a perfect place for them to find this food…
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Mighty Eagles
Tuesday, August 26, 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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Lake Kayaking Excursion
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer view of birds and wildlife all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak. Sign…
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Morning Bird Walk
Thursday, September 11, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!
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Great Migration Challenge
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park makes a perfect place for them to find this food…
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