<p>Join a park interpreter for a special Bark Ranger Weekend Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop and make a safe and delicious treat that will have tails wagging. You will learn how to cook in and care for Arkansas' official state cooking vessel. Space is limited and registration is required by 5 p.m. on</p>
<p>On this Bark
Ranger hike, bring your pet and learn the four B.A.R.K. Ranger principles
and experience the beauty and diversity of Lake Chicot State Park’s bottomland hardwood forest. Insect repellant, water, and sturdy shoes recommended. This
is a pet friendly event. All pets must be leashed at all</p>
<p>Our resource is our mission at Lake Chicot State Park. During this years Great Arkansas Cleanup event, we are focusing on the improvement of our park's native ecology by removing areas of invasive plants. Join park staff for a morning of meaningful work. We invite you to help keep Arkansas beautiful</p>
<p>Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Boy Scout Trail to learn why the forest puts on its spectacular autumn show. We will meet at the Rock House Cave parking area. This 2-mile hike is about 1.5 hours long. Discover the science behind changing leaves and meet the trees that give Petit</p>
<div><div><div><p>Join a park interpreter for a leisurely walk along our accessible trail. We will explore the different habitats that can be found along the way and see what types of plants and animals might be around in the forest, pond or meadow. This hike is ½-mile in length. Wear sturdy shoes and don’t forget</p></div></div></div>
Experience a primitive camp, as well as some of the survival skills used by Arkansas pioneers. Watch a variety of demonstrations including muzzleloading rifles, tomahawk throwing and more! Co-sponsored by the Early Arkansas Reenactors Association. Contact the park for a schedule.<br>
Falling leaves don’t
just disappear, they fuel the forest. Join us to uncover how soil, fungi,
insects, and other recyclers turn autumn’s leaf litter into next spring’s
growth. Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the
visitor center for this short 30-minute program.
Join a park interpreter for a special nighttime hiking experience at the Bear Cave Trail parking area. This ½-mile hike will include taking a look around for the exciting night life of Petit Jean State Park. Please bring along a flashlight and water and wear a sturdy pair of shoes. This hike will
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 gentle stretches to greet the sun in the
Arkansas River Valley and over Petit Jean Mountain. Bring
Drop by the breezeway at Mather Lodge and take on the Autumn Adventure Quest! Pick up a quest card and complete fun seasonal challenges—like spotting fall leaves, discovering wildlife clues, and solving park riddles. This come-and-go activity is perfect for families and adventurers of all ages. Once