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Sunrise Hike and Coffee – America 250 First Light

Welcome the New Year and America 250 by greeting dawn on an easy 1/5-mile hike. Enjoy coffee and reflect on Arkansas’ natural heritage. Dress warmly. #FirstDayHikes Welcome the New Year and America 250 by greeting dawn on an easy 1/5-mile hike. Enjoy coffee and reflect on Arkansas’ natural heritage. Dress warmly. #FirstDayHikes
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Campfire Renewal – Stories by the Fire

Reflect and set intentions for the new year around a campfire. Write what you want to release and share in a calm gathering. Bring a chair or blanket. #FirstDayHikes Reflect and set intentions for the new year around a campfire. Write what you want to release and share in a calm gathering. Bring a chair or blanket. #FirstDayHikes
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First Day Hikes: Highpoint Hike

Start 2026 on a high point! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas, and gain a strong sense of home and habitat. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiki... Start 2026 on a high point! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas, and gain a strong sense of home and habitat. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiki...
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Hidden History First Day Hike

Join a park interpreter for a scenic hike on our Rim Trail and 3C's Trail. This easy/moderate hike will be roughly 3 miles and offers visitors the opportunity to witness breathtaking views and explore... Join a park interpreter for a scenic hike on our Rim Trail and 3C's Trail. This easy/moderate hike will be roughly 3 miles and offers visitors the opportunity to witness breathtaking views and explore...
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Feel the Furs Exhibit Table

Join us at the visitor center to feel the furs and learn the functionality and how it benefits our furry friends! This is a drop-in program and will be available during open hours. Join us at the visitor center to feel the furs and learn the functionality and how it benefits our furry friends! This is a drop-in program and will be available during open hours.
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First Day Hike to Ozark Folk Center

Start the New Year off right with a hike along the Whitewater Creek Trail to the Ozark Folk Center from the historic Stone Amphitheater in Mountain View, Arkansas! #FirstDayHikes    This g... Start the New Year off right with a hike along the Whitewater Creek Trail to the Ozark Folk Center from the historic Stone Amphitheater in Mountain View, Arkansas! #FirstDayHikes    This g...
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First Day Hike

Start the New Year with a 3/4-mile hike on our historic trail through a Native American village site. The trail is a paved walkway with interpretive signage. The hike will be led by a park Interpreter... Start the New Year with a 3/4-mile hike on our historic trail through a Native American village site. The trail is a paved walkway with interpretive signage. The hike will be led by a park Interpreter...
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First Day Hikes - Windows to the Past

Step back in time on the Rock House Cave Trail, where ancient markings tell stories of people long ago. Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave parking area for this guided 45-minute guided hik... Step back in time on the Rock House Cave Trail, where ancient markings tell stories of people long ago. Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave parking area for this guided 45-minute guided hik...
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First Day Hikes - Sunrise at Petit Jean's Gravesite

Start the year in the most inspiring way—watching the first sunrise of 2026 from Petit Jean’s Gravesite. Join park interpreters for the timeless legend of Petit Jean while enjoying light morning snack... Start the year in the most inspiring way—watching the first sunrise of 2026 from Petit Jean’s Gravesite. Join park interpreters for the timeless legend of Petit Jean while enjoying light morning snack...
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First Day Hikes - Family Discovery Trek

Kick off the year with curiosity and adventure! This family-friendly hike invites explorers of all ages to discover the natural wonders of Petit Jean State Park—trees, tracks, and tales hidden along t... Kick off the year with curiosity and adventure! This family-friendly hike invites explorers of all ages to discover the natural wonders of Petit Jean State Park—trees, tracks, and tales hidden along t...