Life of a Firefly

Fireflies light up our forests on summer nights, their lights serving as an intriguing form of communication. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn the secrets of these glowing beetles. This program is great for the entire family. 

Bird Beak Buffet

You can learn a lot about a bird by just looking at their beaks. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to see the different ways birds use their beaks to eat.

Visitor Center Explorers

Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that are housed in the visitor center. Talk to a park interpreter about how to get your own park explorer

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

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 Falls from the overlook. Please bring water to drink. 

The Little Things Hike

Logoly State Park is often considered a living laboratory, but it is the little things that make this a great place to explore the natural world. Join the park interpreter for a moderate 1.25-mile hike as we take a closer look at the things that often get overlooked at the park. Tennis shoes or

Mammal Animals of Petit Jean

<p> </p><p>What does the fur of a black bear feel like?
Meet a park interpreter in the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge to
discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park.
You will guess which animal each fur belongs to, then have the opportunity to
feel the furs of each mammal</p>

Cedar Falls Hike

<p>To know Petit Jean State Park,&nbsp;you have to know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter to hike down to the foot of this landmark waterfall! The Cedar Falls hike is 2-miles round trip and strenuous, so please wear sturdy shoes and bring along plenty of water.</p><br>
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Spinning Demonstration

Far from just being a prop in the story of Sleeping Beauty, a spinning wheel was a common and useful piece of furniture in the homes of Territorial Arkansans. Join a park interpreter to learn how to turn fluffy wool and cotton fibers into yarn, just like they did in historic Davidsonville. This

It's Not Easy Being Green

Frogs are fascinating creatures, but life isn’t always easy for them. Join the park interpreter to learn about the remarkable life of these little green critters and the role they play at Logoly State Park.

What Doesn't Belong?

Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join Park Interpreter<b> </b>Mystina to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what doesn’t belong at all. We will also explore the word “invasive” and see which plants and animals don’t belong in

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