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What’s creeping around the forest floor? As the leaves and air temperature begin to fall, tarantulas begin to show themselves in Arkansas. Join a park interpreter to discover the life of a tarantula a... What’s creeping around the forest floor? As the leaves and air temperature begin to fall, tarantulas begin to show themselves in Arkansas. Join a park interpreter to discover the life of a tarantula a...

Join a park interpreter at the historic CCC ball field to see more of how the CCC men lived and worked during their time at Petit Jean State Park. A live demonstration will be included with some of th... Join a park interpreter at the historic CCC ball field to see more of how the CCC men lived and worked during their time at Petit Jean State Park. A live demonstration will be included with some of th...

Join the park interpreter as we explore the changes butterflies go through from egg to adult. We will cover host plants that can be found throughout the park and that you can plant in your yard to he... Join the park interpreter as we explore the changes butterflies go through from egg to adult. We will cover host plants that can be found throughout the park and that you can plant in your yard to he...

Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with the park and become a bat ambassador! Don’t forget to bring your camp ... Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with the park and become a bat ambassador! Don’t forget to bring your camp ...

Stop by the exploration table to see if you can guess which native mammal hides we have out today. Our park staff will have hints and pictures available if you need them, and to help younger visitors ... Stop by the exploration table to see if you can guess which native mammal hides we have out today. Our park staff will have hints and pictures available if you need them, and to help younger visitors ...

Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. This evening we begin our campfire program with a quick welcome and park orientation. We will finish with a short program looking in... Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. This evening we begin our campfire program with a quick welcome and park orientation. We will finish with a short program looking in...

Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Bring your nature questions! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided on a first-come, first-ser... Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Bring your nature questions! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided on a first-come, first-ser...

What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on act... What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on act...

Frogs and toads lead a double life. They begin as aquatic tadpoles and polliwogs living and breathing underwater, and then transform into land-dwelling insect-eating machines throughout Mississippi Ri... Frogs and toads lead a double life. They begin as aquatic tadpoles and polliwogs living and breathing underwater, and then transform into land-dwelling insect-eating machines throughout Mississippi Ri...

Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided. Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided.