Celebrate National
S’mores Day around a campfire at the amphitheater and then join the park
interpreters at a special viewing of the sunset along the shores of Lake Bailey.
S’mores supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This program will last about 30
minutes.
Join a park interpreter in the CCC Room at
Mather Lodge for this interactive 45-minute program where science meets
storytelling. Discover the myths and cultural legends surrounding the
Perseids—from fiery chariots to heavenly messengers—and then learn the true
cosmic journey of this dazzling annual
Join the park interpreters behind the visitor
center for a special night kayaking experience on Lake Bailey. This paddle will
include star gazing and viewing the Perseid Meteor Shower. This spectacular
meteor shower happens each year and offers a glimpse into outer space. The
paddle will last about
Join a park interpreter for an exclusive look at the park, after-hours! Discover all types of "creepy crawlies" and learn how they contribute to the ecosystems they live in. Be sure to bring water, insect repellent, and a flashlight for this eventful night!
Join a park interpreter to learn more about the diverse community of pollinators in Arkansas and how you can create safe homes for them in your own yard!
Join a park interpreter to learn more about these miraculous migratory birds and how you can welcome them in your own yards!
<p>We aren’t the only returning visitors to Petit Jean State Park! Join a park interpreter to discover who is chirping and buzzing in the treetops: our annual cicadas! Make sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring plenty of water on this 3/4-mile hike. </p>
Join a park interpreter at the Mather Lodge breezeway to learn about Arkansas’ native chestnut trees. Once prevalent in Arkansas, these trees with their edible nuts have disappeared from the landscape they once dominated due to a blight. Learn what we can do to help restore this once great Arkansas
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes, and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area, behind the visitor center, to learn about of mankind’s oldest innovations and make connections to our distant past. This program will last
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will explore a glade, take in the sunset at a scenic overlook, and view American Indian rock art to discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike