<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
Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight if you have one. This program will last
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the Old Visitor Center trailhead, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then return together. Bring your own picnic or purchase a trail treat at the lodge
Adding a paracord handle to your walking stick can provide a more comfortable grip as well as an effective way of carrying cordage that could be used in an emergency situation. Meet a park interpreter for a demonstration of various methods of creating a decorative and useful paracord handle. Bring
Ranger beads are an effective tool to keep track of your distance traveled, especially while hiking. Meet a park interpreter to make your own set of ranger beads and learn how they are used. No prior knowledge is required, and all materials are provided.