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Go Outside and Play!
Saturday, November 15, 2025 - Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…
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Fall Foliage Walk
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Fall is a beautiful time of year. What better way to enjoy it than with a walk? Meet a park interpreter for this leisurely stroll through the park, and be prepared to be relaxed and rejuvenated by the…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Under Construction
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures, including animal architects. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how the…
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Petit Jean Campfire Legends
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Petit Jean State Park is located on mountain of legends, and it is our delight to share them with you. Gather around the campfire with a park interpreter to take in the evening ambience and a little…
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Star Party
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 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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Know Your State
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages welcome!
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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 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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Sunrise Hike and Stretch
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Start your morning
with movement and mountain views! Meet a park interpreter at Richter
Overlook and take a short, refreshing walk along Red Bluff Drive to the CCC
Overlook, where we’ll pause for…
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Spider Hider
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
What has eight legs and eats bugs? Discover some of the fascinating things spiders do. How they make their homes, find food, and even which ones are dangerous to us. Join a park interpreter in the…
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Fall Foliage Hike on the Rocky Valley Trail
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike on the Rocky Valley Trail to explore and admire the fall foliage! The hike will emphasize both the science of leaf color change and the ecological importance…
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Autumn Discovery Series - Wildlife in Autumn
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
From deer and squirrels to migrating birds, animals are preparing for winter. We’ll uncover the survival strategies that keep Petit Jean State Park’s wildlife thriving through…
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Discover the Yancopin Bridge Guided Hike
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 12:45 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Here is your chance to discover the Yancopin Bridge! This bridge crosses the Arkansas River along the Delta Heritage Trail. Experience it for yourself on a 3-mile round trip guided hike led by a park…
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Eco-Artistry: Leaf Splatter Painting
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meet at the beautiful Historic Camp Ouachita site to make a fun craft! In this program, you will take time to slow down and enjoy nature while making a leaf splatter painting. The program may take…
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Bear Cave Hike
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Let's Make a Deal: Arkansas River Edition
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
In the early 1800s, the Arkansas River connected diverse communities through trade and exchange. Goods carried stories, relationships shaped survival, and every deal mattered. Meet a park…
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Cotton Ginning Demonstration
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know
what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…
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Meet a Tree
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…
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Wearable Water Cycle
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. Discover the many stops a drop of water makes on its journey…
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