Lake Bennett Kayak Tour
Explore what makes Lake Bennett unique with the park interpreter! During this kayak tour we will paddle to various areas of interest around the lake and stop for discussion at a few iconic spots. No paddling experience is necessary, but you should be comfortable around water. We will briefly discuss kayaking techniques at the beginning […]
Spiders Among Us
Meet a park interpreter to discover the many interesting features of Petit Jean State Park’s eight-legged residents and hear a Cherokee legend about spiders. We will also try to find spider hideouts! This program will last around 30 minutes.
Ride the Monument: The Story Beneath our Tires
There’s more to the Monument trails at Devil’s Den State Park than berms and switchbacks. Join a park interpreter to learn about the geology beneath your tires, the design behind the ride, and how you can help protect these iconic paths. No bike needed, just bring your curiosity!
Early Morning Hike on the Kingfisher Trail
Join a park interpreter for an exclusive early morning guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail to look for a variety of critters that call Pinnacle Mountain State Park home. Please bring a flashlight and a sturdy pair of shoes.
Intro to Fishing Lake Bailey
Meet a park interpreter for a demonstration on how to get started fishing here at Petit Jean State Park. We will go over what species call Lake Bailey home, basic equipment, and techniques.
Turtley Awesome!
“Turtley Awesome” is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied slider catching some rays during his outside time. There is even talk of some turtle races in the future!
Tree Cookies
Do trees have memories? Join a park interpreter to take a closer look at the story that trees can reveal about the history of their surrounding environment. This program will last about 30 minutes and is great for all ages!
Campfire Craft
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.
Black Bear Hike on Sinking Stream Trail
Black bears were once so plentiful in Arkansas that our state was known as the Bear State. Join a park interpreter on this family-friendly 0.5-mile hike along Sinking Stream Trail to discover more about the black bear, how to live safely in bear country, and other “bear” necessities. Meet at the Sinking Stream trailhead.
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend
Arkansas residents and nonresidents may fish anywhere in Arkansas from noon Friday, June 6, until midnight Sunday night, June 8, 2025, without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply, including daily limits, slot limits, and length limits. For more information, visit agfc.com. #FreeFishingWeekend #FishArkansas
