Who uses our trees, and why is it important to us? Join a park interpreter to celebrate "Oaktober," on this informative 1/2-mile hike learning about all the life that surrounds and depend on oaks and their life cycles.
<p>Every summer evening the lake comes alive with a chorus of frogs! Meet a park interpreter to hear their song and learn the froggy faces behind our summer serenade. </p> <p> </p>
<p>Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic creatures we can spot from the water’s edge. </p> <p> </p> <p><b> </b></p>
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to explore Petit Jean State Park’s most dangerous inhabitants. Learn how to avoid them, and what happens if you don’t! This program will last about 30 minutes.
Join a park interpreter for a special hike
on the Seven Hollows Trail. This full moon hike will be lit with the light of July’s
full moon and feature unique places we get to experience in this new light.
This is a ¾-mile hike and will last about 45 minutes. Please bring some water, a flashlight, and
<p>Join a park interpreter for a special nighttime hiking experience at the Bear Cave Trail
parking area. This ½-mile hike will focus on looking for the exciting
night life of Petit Jean State Park. Please bring a flashlight and
water; wear a sturdy pair of shoes. </p>
To know Petit Jean State Park, you have to know
Cedar Falls. But have you known this waterfall at night? Join a park interpreter at the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a special moonlit hike down to
Cedar Falls. Please bring a flashlight, water, and wear sturdy shoes. This is
an experience you’ll
Join a park interpreter to learn about using artificial lures to catch one of Petit Jean State Park's aquatic predators, the largemouth bass. We will learn how to set up your rod, select an appropriate lure, and entice bass into biting. At the end, you will have an opportunity to try your hand at
Join a park interpreter to learn how to catch one of Lake Bailey's most common fish species, the bluegill sunfish. We will learn how to set up your rod, tie on your hook and look for bait. At the end, you will have an opportunity to try your hand at catching one of these colorful fish. Bring your
Join a park interpreter to search for the amazing nocturnal raptor, the owl, as we
hike approximately ½-mile of the historic Searcy-Springfield Road. This is an exciting opportunity to try to hear or spot
these stealthy fliers. If you’ve never been on a night hike, this is a ‘must
do’ for you! Bring