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Rock House Cave Hike
                                    Sunday, December 07, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.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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        Knots and Navigation
                                    Sunday, December 07, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
                            
                        
            
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        Meandering on the Mountain: Base Trail Hike
                                    Sunday, December 07, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Pinnacle Mountain State Park's Base Trail traverses through beautiful deciduous and evergreen forests, skirts the banks of the Little Maumelle River, and acts as a connector for other trails…
                            
                        
            
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        Preserving the Legacy
                                    Sunday, December 07, 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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        Pinecones and Popcorn
                                    Sunday, December 07, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Want to make some popcorn and pinecone garland while snacking on popcorn and hot chocolate? Or maybe try your hand at making a pinecone wreath for your door. Join us at pavilion 2 for some fun holiday…
                            
                        
            
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        The 10 Essentials Look and Learn Table
                                    Sunday, December 07, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Stop by the park interpreter's Look and Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover…
                            
                        
            
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        Eagle Watch Cruise
                                    Sunday, December 07, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
                            
                        
            
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        Mini Wreath Craft
                                    Sunday, December 07, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Learn about Lake Sylvia's evergreen trees as you enjoy creating a mini wreath ornament! We will discuss evergreen varieties, habitat, needles and how they can be used for winter crafts. Then, we will…
                            
                        
            
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        Adaptation Artistry
                                    Sunday, December 07, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of these…
                            
                        
            
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        What's for Lunch
                                    Tuesday, December 09, 2025
                                            / 5:30 a.m. - 6 a.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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        A Walk amongst the Fish
                                    Tuesday, December 09, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle. 
                            
                        
            
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        Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
                                    Wednesday, December 10, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an…
                            
                        
            
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        Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
                                    Wednesday, December 10, 2025
                                            / 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…
                            
                        
            
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        Eagle Tour
                                    Friday, December 12, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
                            
                        
            
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        Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
                                    Friday, December 12, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…
                            
                        
            
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        All about Deer
                                    Friday, December 12, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            In this program you will learn all about the amazing mammal, deer! Discover their diet, habitat, behaviors, and how they survive harsh winters as non-hibernators. Explore deer pelts, antlers, and…
                            
                        
            
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        DIY Fire Starter
                                    Friday, December 12, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Having trouble getting your campfire started? Join a park interpreter to learn fire-building techniques and how to make your own fire starter from materials around your home. We promise this…
                            
                        
            
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        39th Annual Christmas and Candlelight
                                    Friday, December 12, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Experience the awe and natural beauty of candlelit streets as you stroll through our historic village. Decorations, music, and more set the mood for this historic holiday experience. The homes of…
                            
                        
            
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        Legends of Petit Jean
                                    Friday, December 12, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
                            
                        
            
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        What's for Lunch
                                    Saturday, December 13, 2025
                                            / 5:30 a.m. - 6 a.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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