<p>Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known American Indian tool called an atlatl. Through this fun experience, gain an understanding of one of the ways American Indians hunted here over 1,000 years</p>

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for helpful hints about slithering snakes you may meet on the trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous and non-venomous species and how to tell the difference, plus some tips on peacefully sharing the trails with snakes. This program will last

Any object you can find in the park has its own
special place. Join us for a fun activity as we take the time to slow down and observe, take a closer look,
and think about the interconnectedness of everyday objects found around us in nature.<br>

While hiking or riding along some of our trails, the evidence of mining, logging, and more lay scattered among our landscapes. How did these artifacts, remnants of a distant era, shape the park today? Join a park interpreter to learn the rich history of the land this park is now working to conserve!

From deer and squirrels to migrating birds, animals are preparing for winter. We’ll uncover the survival strategies that keep Petit Jean State Park’s wildlife thriving through the colder months. This program is a 30-minute hike along the Boy Scout Trail. Meet a park interpreter at Pavilion A parking

Join a park interpreter for an outdoor art session making nature sun catchers and listening to Lake Sylvia's beautiful natural music! This event will allow you to explore the outdoors through an artistic lens while enjoying your time in nature. Expect to learn new plants and craft techniques along

Pinnacle Mountain is home to a variety of bird species, including several elusive owls! Join a park interpreter to learn more about the lifestyles and habits of our owls here at the park! Celebrate the coming of Halloween and stick around after the program for a short owl craft!

<p>The Plum Bayou people likely used a technique called twining to make shoes, bags, and more! Twining is the<br />
process of interlacing strings to make textiles. During this demonstration, you will see how the twining process is an easy way to create textiles using nothing more than string and your</p>

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made up a large ceremonial site. Visitors will join a

<p> Pottery is one of the oldest human inventions, predating the wheel and even writing! Pieces of broken pottery help us understand more about the prehistoric American Indians who once lived in this area. Join a park interpreter to discover the importance of pottery to early peoples. You will also</p>