Cedar Falls Trail Hike
To know Petit Jean State Park, you must know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter to hike down to the foot of Arkansas’ most iconic waterfall! The Cedar Falls Hike is 2-miles round trip, strenuous, and takes about 2 hours. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring along plenty of water.
Campfire Trivia
Join the park interpreters at the amphitheater for an evening of Petit Jean State Park trivia. While we enjoy the mountain air, we will be sharing some legends of the mountain and a good old-fashioned game of trivia. This program lasts about 45 minutes. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car/campsite! Campfire […]
Hikers and Snakes
Join a park interpreter for helpful hints about 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.
Campfire Trivia and Stories
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for an evening of Petit Jean State Park trivia. While we enjoy the mountain air, we will be sharing some legends of the mountain and a good old-fashioned game of trivia. This program lasts about 45 minutes. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car/campsite! Campfire […]
Birds of Petit Jean
Meet a park interpreter at the CCC Overlook on Red Bluff Drive to learn about some of the birds we have here at Petit Jean State Park and some tips and tricks to see a few during your stay. Bring a bird guidebook if you have one and join in the fun!
Cedar Creek Trail Adventure
From carpet rocks to iron formations along a beautiful creek, Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover some of the trees animals, plants, and natural forces that can be found along this beautiful, scenic trail. This moderately-difficult trail is a 1 […]
Finding Woody
Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring binoculars if you have some. There will be a few available to loan on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Cedar Creek Rock Creep
From carpet rocks to iron formations along a beautiful creek, Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover some of the trees animals, plants, and natural forces that can be found along this beautiful, scenic trail. This moderately-difficult trail is a 1 […]
Overlook Hike
Join a park interpreter for a hike along the Caddo Bend Trail to the park’s scenic Point 50 overlook. Along the way, we will talk about the environment that surrounds us and also get great lake and forest views. Bring water, snacks, and your cameras. This is a moderate to strenuous round-trip 3-mile hike. Please […]
Diversity Discovery
Join a park interpreter to learn more about freshwater diversity. Get the opportunity to “fish” for common species in Lake Bennet, as well as learn how to better protect the health of our lake. This program is great for all ages and lasts about 30 minutes.
