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Holiday Hiking
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Festive holiday garb is needed for this hike! Tinsel, ornaments, and Christmas lights are fair game on the trail. Ugly Christmas sweaters, reindeer antlers, and Santa hats are expected. Bring water,…
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Solstice Lantern Craft
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate the winter solstice by creating your own handmade lantern. Join a park interpreter for a simple, cozy craft that brings a little extra light to the darkest night of the year. All supplies…
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Solstice Lantern Stroll
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Embrace the Winter Solstice’s enchanting embrace as we come together for a lantern walk, illuminating the longest night with the warm glow of lanterns. Join a park interpreter in celebrating the…
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Sunrise Hike and Coffee – America 250 First Light
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Welcome the New Year and America 250 by greeting dawn on an easy 1/5-mile hike. Enjoy coffee and reflect on Arkansas’ natural heritage. Dress warmly. #FirstDayHikes
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First Day Hikes - Sunrise at Petit Jean's Gravesite
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Start the year in the most inspiring way—watching the first sunrise of 2026 from Petit Jean’s Gravesite. Join park interpreters for the timeless legend of Petit Jean while enjoying light morning…
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