Great Escape Weekend - Easter Egg Scramble

Join the park interpreters near the public swimming pool parking lot for an Easter Egg Scramble to look for about 2000 Easter eggs. Be sure to show up early – the eggs go fast! The Easter Egg Scramble will be divided into 3 age categories: Preschool – Kindergarten (1 adult may assist), 1st – 3rd

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, ¼-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the overlook. Please bring water to drink.<br>

Spring Canoe Float on the Little Maumelle River Trail

Join us for a guided canoe float on the Little Maumelle River. Float through bald cypress groves, along stream and riverbanks teeming with wildlife, and experience the unique habitats that define our wetlands here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Bring a sack lunch, which we'll enjoy at a picnic

Great American Cleanup

Meet at the lake center to join the Great American Cleanup. Pick up litter around the shoreline, trails, and day use area of the park. Supplies provided.

Native Arkansas Edible and Medicinal Plants Workshop

Nature lovers, do you want to build your confidence and competence in identifying gathering wild edible and medicinal plants? Join a park interpreter and Rose Marie of the Central Arkansas Herbalist Society. This will be a hands-on learning experience covering identification and safe and ethical

Great American Cleanup

The Great American Cleanup takes place each spring within thousands of parks across America. Join volunteers across the nation as we remove tons of trash from our roadways, shorelines, parks, and public areas during this nationwide community improvement campaign. Stop by the visitor center during

Beginner Butter and Cheesemaking Workshop

Cheese and butter making have long been effective ways to preserve milk and for the families of tenant farmers and sharecroppers, selling cheese and butter to the local general store was a reliable method of earning more income. Join park staff to learn more about this survival skill turned fine art

Recycling Drive

<p>Participate in the Great Arkansas Cleanup by helping us keep Arkansas clean! Bring your paper, cardboard, and plastic bottles for recycling. </p>

Petit Jean Animal Bingo

<p>Join Park Interpreter Jake to play a fun, family-friendly game of&nbsp;Petit Jean Animal Bingo. As we play, we will learn more about the animals&nbsp;found at Petit Jean State Park.&nbsp;</p><br>
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Mountain Fishin' Derby at Petit Jean State Park

The 2023 Mountain Fishin' Derby is here for Arkansas's free fishing weekend! Join park staff alongside Lake Bailey near the Boathouse to register your child and fish the morning away.&nbsp;<br><br>#FreeFishingWeekend #FishNatural #FishArkansas

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