Walk into the past with us to discover what archeologists have uncovered about the people who lived here over 1,000 years ago. The story of the Plum Bayou people will be revealed, including why sunsets were so important to their culture. After we watch the sunset over Mound S, everyone is invited to

Join the Max Milam Library and our esteemed guest speaker, Timothy Nutt, in exploring the rich history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita! Tim Nutt is a Director and Professor at UAMS Historical Research Center and has deep knowledge of Lake Sylvia and the surrounding area. At this event, in a lecture

<p>Join a park interpreter to learn how to navigate
using a map and compass to enhance your experiences while outdoors at Petit
Jean State Park. This is a 3-hour course that will include about 1.5 hours of
instruction at Pavilion A and then about 1.5 hours of hands-on practice split between the CCC</p>

<p> </p><p>Join park staff for a hands-on workshop to learn
what life and work was like for the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 1731 at
Petit Jean State Park. This interactive program lasts about 3 hours. Come
prepared to learn, work, and live just like the CCC did in the 1930s! We’ll
meet at Pavilion B. The</p>

<p>Join park staff for a special hiking 101 course.
This course will include a hike along the park's Boy Scout Trail. While we won’t complete the full trail, we will hike about 7 miles of it. This is a long and strenuous
hike that will take us about 6 hours to complete. Along the way, we will stop
and</p>

<p>Enjoy making charming crafts with your family while sipping hot cocoa or wassail and nibbling on holiday treats at Plantation Agriculture Museum's Merry Makers Craft Day. Create memories as well as keepsakes that you can carry with you when you leave. This year's crafts will include a clothespin</p>

Opt outside this year! Rather than going shopping or seeing a movie after the Thanksgiving holiday, opt outside this year with the ones you love for a blissful float along the Maumelle River. A Park Interpreter will lead this 4-mile water tour seeing unique perspectives of the park. This will be a

As the new year approaches, take a moment to pause,
reflect, and prepare for fresh beginnings at Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter in the cozy Mather Lodge lobby for a morning of inspiration.
Together, we’ll gather around the fire to write down the habits, worries, or
challenges we want

Help a park interpreter and Scouting America Troop 727 clean up around the old Girl Scouts Cabin ruins to preserve the beauty and history of this trail! At this event, we will learn about the history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita while cleaning debris off the trail. This cleanup will last about

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a
class in campfire cooking basics. We will use multiple mechanisms to cook
outdoors – including cast iron over a campfire, Dutch ovens, and foil packets. We will meet at the amphitheater at 9 a.m. to get started with fresh
coffee in hand. This class