Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will explore a glade, take in the sunset at a scenic overlook, and view American Indian rock art to discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike
Forest fires are always harmful to the forest, right? Join a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows parking area to find out what Smokey the Bear got wrong about fire in natural areas and find out how fire can actually be a force for good in our Arkansas forests.
Curious about what kinds of insects call Petit Jean Mountain home? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about moths, beetles, and other interesting insects. We will use a unique method to find out what insects are out and about on the mountain at night. Bring a flashlight if you have
Hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail with a park interpreter to find all the items on this nature scavenger hunt! Learn Leave No Trace principles along the way. Make sure to bring water and wear appropriate shoes for hiking. The hike will be less than 1/2-mile, moderate, and taken at a slow pace.
Go on a guided hike through the woods on the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail with a park interpreter. On this hike, write an acrostic poem from the word TREE. Make sure to bring water and wear appropriate shoes for hiking. This hike is less than 1/2-mile, moderate, and taken at a slow pace.
Learn about the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by exploring their leaves! Play a fun game to win a prize!
Enjoy the nights sky with a park interpreter! Look through a telescope to see the full moon and learn about the stars.
Explore the rocks found at Lake Sylvia through the lens of a special microscope!
Learn all about bears! Explore a bear pelt and skull with a park interpreter while learning fun facts about this amazing animal!
Explore Lake Sylvia through the lens of a microscope! With a park interpreter, you will learn how to use a microscope and take a look at our resources on a microscopic scale!