Are you ready for the weekend? There are a lot of activities taking place throughout the Arkansas River Valley! So, if you haven’t already made plans, we have some great suggestions!! Take a peak at what’s happening This Weekend in the River Valley.

… and whatever your plans, have a blessed weekend! Spend it with someone you love.

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Friday, March 13, 2020

Women's Lambing Retreat

Hosted by Heifer Ranch
Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 2 PM to Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 12 PM
Heifer Ranch

Lambing ladies enjoy a blend of facilitated discussions, experiential learning activities, hands-on animal work and the camaraderie of living and learning with a diverse group of women while focusing on Heifer’s work to empower women through sustainable agriculture.
To register, please email Ian Peters at ian.peters@heifer.org.

Byrd's Spring ATV & SxS Rally

Hosted by Byrd's Adventure Center
Friday, March 13, 2020 at 9 AM through Sunday, Mar 15, 2020 at 5 PM
Byrd's Adventure Center 7037 Cass Oark Rd, Ozark

Join us for the 16th annual Spring ATV & SxS Rally in the Mulberry Valley.

Byrd’s Adventure Center is gearing up with Honda Power Sports of Fort Smith to show your family a great time in the Arkansas Ozarks! Located one hour from Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Russellville, this event offers trail rides for all skill levels, games for adults and kids, great food, prizes, and more. Be sure to bring your camping gear, fishing pole, Frisbee, and favorite trail machines! Proper safety equipment required. All ages are welcome.

Friday, March 13th, 2020
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Registration
7:00 pm Night Ride

Saturday, March 14th
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Trail Rides
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Skills Course and Games
7:00 pm Dinner, Prize Giveaway, and Raffle

Sunday, March 15th
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Open Trail Rides

Call Byrd’s Adventure Center at 479-667-4066 for more info.

See Daffodil Hill In Peak Bloom!

Hosted by P. Allen Smith and Moss Mountain Farm
Friday, March 13, 2020 from 10 AM – 2 PM
Moss Mountain Farm 23700 Ross Hollow Rd, Roland
tickets Ticketspallensmith.com

Visit Moss Mountain Farm to experience daffodil hill, Arkansas’ best-kept secret! With over 400,000 blooms this display will take your breath away. Enjoy lunch from one of Allen’s personally selected recipes, and a tour of Allen’s private home and gardens, giving you a glimpse of his daily life at Moss Mountain Farm. A variety of plants will be available for purchase in the gift shop.

Atkins Library Storytime

Hosted by Atkins Centennial Library and Pope County Library System
Friday, March 13, 2020 from 10 AM – 11 AM
Atkins Centennial Library, 216 NE 1st ST, Atkins

Join us at the Atkins Centennial Library for storytime every Friday at 10 am and 4:30pm. All ages are welcome but programs are designed for preschoolers.

Clarksville Boys Invitational

Hosted by Clarksville, AR High School Soccer
Friday, March 13, 2020 from 12 PM to Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 8 PM
Metheny Field Clarksville,

Times and brackets TBA

Food Friends And Family

Hosted by Earth Energy Eatery
Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12 PM through March 15, 2020 at 1 PM
Byrd's Adventure Center 7037 Cass Oark Rd, Ozark

This our social media and music video party. We will be feeding anyone who comes out Saturday. You may use all of our equipment as if it was your own. We have room for 2 on my boat and I have a raft for 4 adults. There will be a continual fore and there will be a HEATED 20X20 Wedding Marquee you can't miss!!

Sensory Storytime

Hosted by AMOM and Pope County Library System
Friday, March 13, 2020 from 4 PM – 5 PM
Pope County Library System 116 E 3rd St, Russellville

A unique story time for children with disabilities. Registration is required. Email Melanie Goad at kids@popelibrary.org

Game Night

Hosted by Dog Ear Books
Friday, March 13, 2020 from 5 PM – 7 PM
Dog Ear Books 301 W Main St., Russellville

Every Friday excluding Art Walk we will have Game Night from 5-7 pm. You can bring your own games or play ours. It is for any and all ages and free!

London Chili Supper and Live Auction

Hosted by London Elementary School
Friday from 5 PM – 8 PM
London Elementary School 154 School St, London

It's our biggest event of the year and one you don't want to miss! Come have dinner in the cafeteria from 5:00-6:30. If you missed getting homemade cinnamon rolls during our December fundraiser, you have one more chance to enjoy them! The live auction begins in the gym at 6:30 (new start time!). Get your bidding number after you eat and enjoy a fun night with our auctioneer and live bidding. Lots of great items will be auctioned off, including tickets to Zac Brown concert, tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals, an Echo Dot and Roomba pair, $300 certificate for lawn care, themed baskets, Cyclone athletic passes, and much more!

D NOW

Hosted by East Mt. Zion Trinity Baptist Church
Friday, March 13, 2020 from 5:15 PM to Midnight
East Mt. Zion Trinity Baptist Church 1572 Cr-4400, Clarksville

D Now is an exciting weekend for students grades 7-12. The weekend will include lot's of fun activities, worship, and small group Bible studies. Students will be able to participate in small groups at host homes, then come to the church for worship. This year's speaker is Brad Branham, BCM director at ATU. Leading worship will be the Hello Church Band. Cost is $15. Registration forms and more information is available at EMZ.

Varsity Boys vs Jacksonville - Clarksville Tourney

Hosted by Alma Airedale Soccer
Friday, March 13, 2020 at 5:15 PM
Metheny Field Clarksville

Alma vs. Jacksonville 5:15PM
Day 1
Clarksville Invitational Boys Tournament

Stations of the Cross

Hosted by St. John Catholic Church
Friday, March 13, 2020 at 6 PM
St. John Catholic Church 1900 West Main Street, Russellville

The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. It is a “mini pilgrimage” of sort that allows followers an opportunity to recall and meditate on the specific events of Christ’s Last day. Stations will take place every Friday @ 6 PM (*Good Friday @ 3PM) in the main church. A Lenten meal will follow after stations in the Parish Hall (**except on Good Friday).

Revival on the River with Pastors Arnold and Marylou Humphrey

Hosted by Faith Church
Friday, March 13 at 6:30 PM
Faith Church 3rd & Harrison, Dardanelle

Pastors Arnold and Marylou Humphrey will be holding Revival at Faith Church March 12th & 13th starting at 6:30 each night.

The Leftovers (Brad & Rich

Hosted by The Old Bank Sports Grill

Friday, March 13, 2020 from 8 PM – 11 PM
The Old Bank Sports Grill 220 W Main St, Russellville

One of Russellville's favorites at the Old Bank

Southern Grass Band Live at Choctaw VFW

Hosted by Choctaw VFW Post 4764
Friday, March 13, 2020 at 8:30 PM
Choctaw VFW 3563 highway 95 east, Clinton

They are back. Come out for some great local music. $5 cover

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast

Hosted by Mt Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian
Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 8:30 AM – 9:40 AM
Mt Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian 1470 Mt Carmel Rd W, London

Join us for breakfast!! We’ll have bacon, sausage, green scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, biscuits, gravy and more!! Breakfast served at 8:30. Sunday school follows at 9:45.

2020 Inspire Women's Conference

Hosted by Inspire Women's Conference and Arkansas Baptist State Convention

Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 9 AM – 4 PM
First Baptist Church Russellville, AR 200 S Denver Ave, Russellville
ticket: Ticketswww.absc.org

Inspire Women's Conference is for all women of all walks of life. It is a special time for women all across the state to connect, worship, and grow together. You do not want to miss this day. At Inspire 20/20, women will discover how to pursue a God-size vision and focus for life! Messages from the main speaker and breakout sessions are powerful and we want you there.

Inspire 2020 will be March 14 at FBC in Russellville. Lunch is provided. Head to our website to register and for all the details: www.absc.org/inspire

Bailey Craig Benefit Headshots

Hosted by Faith Sanders Photography
Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 10 AM – 2 PM
Yell County Courthouse Dardanelle

Come help support Bailey Craig at the court house March 14th. Faith Sanders Photography will be there taking headshots for $5/person! Green and good luck are a plus! All proceeds go to the Craig Family!

Benefit Dinner for Bailey Craig

Hosted by Brandi Lynn Everette and 3 others
Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 10 AM – 2 PM
First United Methodist Church of Dardanelle 100 N 2nd St, Dardanelle

We want to be able to show our love and support to the Craig family! Bailey has FINALLY gotten her lungs and now we need to help make things a little easier for them. There will be travel expenses, medical bills and much more! Lets come together as a community like we always have, and make this an amazing turnout!

We will have your choice of chicken or pulled pork sandwiches, 2 sides, a dessert and a drink for $5. We will also have a silent auction! Come out and support the Craig family!

The Thaw Out Shootout

Hosted by US Mounted Shooting
Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, March 15 at 9:00 AM
Foothills Arena, LLC. 10284 highway 103, Clarksville
Tickets: www.usmountedshooting.com

USMS is a Mounted Shooting organization that provides a fun, safe, family-oriented environment for competition. The sport of Mounted Shooting is a fast growing, high horsemanship, equine sport. All of our competitions are run on the 4D format that has made professional barrel racing what it is today. USMS puts a big emphasis on gun safety and accuracy. To win in this organization you must shoot clean while maintaining a high level of horsemanship. USMS extends a big welcome to all competitors and fans. Ride Hard, and Shoot Straight!

Dover Band Mattress Sale Fundraiser

Hosted by Custom Fundraising Solutions Little Rock
Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 10 AM – 5 PM
Dover High School Cafeteria

Come get a better night's sleep AND support the Dover Band Mattress Sale Fundraiser! We carry quality name brands like Simmons Beautyrest, Wellsville and Southerland Mattresses priced up to 50% below retail. This is ONE DAY only, so we need your help to SPREAD THE WORD by inviting all of your family and friends! Every purchase benefits the band!

Saturday Open Jump Fundraiser

Hosted by Tom E Tiger
Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 11 AM – 7 PM
Tom E Tiger 3700 west main street, Russellville

Fundraiser for Fair Park Baptist Church Outreach Ministry.
$5- hour
$8- 2 hours
$16- day pass

Raffle tickets will also be sold to win a Tom E Tiger party or a Free Month of karate with all the gear at River Valley Martial Arts! Raffle tickets will be $1 each or 7 for $5

St Paddy's Day on the Beer Farm

Hosted by Prestonrose Farm and Brewing Co.
Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 12 PM – 4 PM
Prestonrose Farm and Brewing Co. 201 St Louis Valley Rd, Paris

Our annual corned beef and cabbage feast complete with homemade Irish Cream, and the 4th annual release of our Irish Red Cailleach Ruadh!

ACME 5k/10k Sponsorship Party!

Hosted by For the Love of Music, RUN
Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 2 PM – 3:30 PM
The Garage Arcade 303 W C St, Russellville

Come on out and join us for a “come & go” party for those who wish to help sponsor our ACME 5k/10k race this year! We welcome all sizes and types of businesses as well as individuals who wish to support this fun race.

Bring the whole family for some retro arcade game free play time, drinks and snacks will be for sale along with tickets for 50/50 drawing and other prizes!

We will have receipts for businesses/individuals who choose to be a sponsor. Here are our levels of sponsorship:

$25 Level: promotional item can be put into our race packets which will be given to all participants (business card, info, coupon, sample, etc)

$50 Level: business name on back of race shirt as sponsor as well as promotional item in race packets.

$100 Level: large business logo on back of race shirt as sponsor as well as promotional item in race packets.

We will also have paper race registration forms for any participants who would like to register in person instead of online.

Amber Beatty Artistry | Photography Mini Sessions

Hosted by Amber Beatty Artistry
Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 4 PM – 6 PM
Brayberry Farm 2037 Lee Mountain Rd, Dover

Families, Seniors, Children, and/or Couples! Come join me for a wonderful spring mini sessions this coming March 14th. Currently on 3 spots available. Click Link for Pre-booking details! https://amberbeattyphotography.bigcartel.com/product/brayberry-farm-march-14th-mini-sessions

Fund Raiser Chili Supper

Hosted by Strawberry Assembly of God
Saturday, March 14 2020 from 4 PM – 6 PM
Strawberry Assembly of God 2243 County Road 3651, Lamar

Fund raising chili supper and deserts

Auction this Saturday!

Hosted by London Livestock Auction
Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 4 PM – 10 PM
London Livestock Auction 10747 Hwy 64, London

Doors open at noon and sale starts at 4:00 with tack. Will have vet and Chicken Bleeder on site for testing. Bring your small animals.

LIVE MUSIC with MODERN AUGUST

Hosted by Ozark Cafe
Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM
Ozark Cafe 107 E Court St, Jasper

Live Music with One of our Local Favorites

Rat Sass Band

Hosted by The Old Bank Sports Grill
Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 11 PM
The Old Bank Sports Grill 220 W Main St, Russellville

Join the Mayor of Wiederkehr Village in his band, Rat Sass performing at the Old Bank!

Hadden Sayers Solo Acoustic!

Hosted by Hadden Sayers Band and The Old Bank Sports Grill
Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 7 PM – 10 PM
The Old Bank Sports Grill, 220 W Main St, Russellville

Hadden's back to rock the Old Bank Sports Grill! Good food, cool drinks and plenty of great original blues. What could be better? Don't miss Hadden while he's back in Arkansas! http://www.theoldbanksportsgrill.com/

Anchokma / Mothership / The Dryline / Beginning

Public · Hosted by The Cavern(Thurberdome) and 3 others
Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 8 PM – 11:30 PM
The Cavern(Thurberdome) 316 W B St, Russellville

Anchokma -> rsvl local solo emo stuff

Mothership -> rsvl local downer punk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax7X1w6GITw

The Dryline -> Fort Smith emo pop punk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlr0gL4gcC0

Beginning -> Tennessee alt rock emo
https://beginningtn.bandcamp.com/track/sunken

Doors at 8:00, music at 9:00ish!
No cover; tips encouraged
BYOB
All ages
Respect yourself, respect the space
Come out and jam with us!

Whisky Business live at Front Street Grill

Hosted by Whisky Business Music and Front Street Grill
Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 9 PM – 1 AM
Front Street Grill 115 S Front St, Dardanelle

Always a great time!!

Arkansas State Parks

Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville, AR 72802
479-967-5516

NIGHT FLIGHT

Friday, March 13, 2020 / 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Meeting Place: Amphitheater

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about silent hunters that emerge when the sun goes down. We will talk about some of the unique features of owls and then walk the Meadowbrook Trail as we try to catch a glimpse of these stealthy raptors.

O.W.L.S. - NATURE JOURNALING

Friday, March 13, 2020 / 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Meeting Place: Lakeview Room
Admission: $30.00

The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give ladies the opportunity to explore the available recreation at Lake Dardanelle and the surrounding areas, by learning skills and knowledge that they need to enjoy nature. The series will be from 6-9 p.m. one evening a month for 6 months. Registration will be $30 per night.

WATER TRICKS

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center

The Arkansas River, as it flows through Lake Dardanelle, carries an enormous amount of water. Water has some fascinating properties including surface tension and cohesion. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to experiment with these properties and discover why they matter to you when you are enjoying the lake.

RIVER RAMBLE

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Meeting Place: Grassy Area across from the Visitor Center

As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. The river is always changing and hasn’t always looked the way it does today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and learn some of the hazards and bounty the river has in store.

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center

See our aquarium exhibit! We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself – what’s for lunch?

CRITTER CRUNCH

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 1:45 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meeting Place: Kids' Corner

Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitats provide homes for many creatures large and small. Join a park interpreter as she tells you about some of the smaller creatures that she is also feeding. Come discover the small native wonders around us.

SPIDER HIDER

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Grassy Area across from the Visitor Center

What has eight legs and eats bugs? Discover some of the fascinating things spiders do. How they make their homes, find food, and even which ones are dangerous to us. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and learn about these amazing creatures.

HIKING WITH MAN'S BEST FRIEND

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Amphitheater

Dogs are known as man’s best friend and bringing them with you to Lake Dardanelle State Park can make for a memorable outing. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn a few tips and tricks that you should keep in mind when bringing your dog to the park. Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join us as we head down the Meadowbrook Trail, an easy 0.75-mile walk.

GIFT BASKET WORKSHOP

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Admission: $40.00

The 1800s brought many emigrants to the river valley; these pioneers had to learn to live off the land. Basket making, by using oak splits, was an important task for every pioneer. Weave your own gift basket in this hands-on class and reflect on those who lived in this area before it was a state park. Bring a sack lunch or plan to visit a local restaurant. The fee covers the cost of materials. Class size is limited, preregistration is required.

TURTLE LOST AND FOUND

Sunday, March 15, 2020 / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meeting Place: Kids' Corner

Did you know that just by looking at the body of a turtle, it can tell you where it lives? Join a park interpreter in the kids’ corner of the visitor center to learn about some of the turtles found here in Lake Dardanelle State Park.

ARKANSAS TRAVELER

Sunday, March 15, 2020 / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Meeting Place: Orientation Room

Lake Dardanelle State Park is the site of many unique events in history, and the Arkansas Traveler is one that has molded Arkansas folklore for years. The painting is thought to have been painted in this area. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to discover the interesting history and sentiment that accompany this famous painting.

ABC HIKE

Sunday, March 15, 2020 / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meeting Place: Amphitheater

Lake Dardanelle State Park’s Meadowbrook Trail has a diverse and flourishing ecosystem. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for an easy walk to discover just how much there is along the trail. Can you spot something along the trail that starts with each letter of the alphabet?

Mount Nebo State Park

16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834
479-229-3655

THE STORY OF NEBO

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Cornwell House
Admission: Free

Have you ever wondered how Mount Nebo got its name? How some of the trails were built? What about how it became a state park? Join a park interpreter to explore the history of Mount Nebo!

WORKING FOR THE MAN

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Admission: Free

Have you hiked a trail at Mount Nebo State Park? Have you stayed in one of the rustic cabins? You've experienced the work of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). Join a park interpreter to discover everything the CCC did to shape Mount Nebo State Park.

HIKE THROUGH HISTORY

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Meeting Place: Summit Park Trailhead
Admission: Free

Take a hike through Mount Nebo State Park's history with a park interpreter! Learn about the luxurious Summit Park Hotel that burned down in 1918, and explore the Civilian Conservation Corps' role in the development of Mount Nebo State Park in the 1930s. This approximately 1-mile hike will be strenuous. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

SPRINGING INTO SPRING

Sunday, March 15, 2020 / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Admission: Free

As spring comes to Mount Nebo State Park, you'll start to notice new sights and sounds. Birds and frogs will start to call. Wildflowers begin to bloom. Spring into this new season with a park interpreter and learn what to look for as spring continues at Mount Nebo State Park!

NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT

Sunday, March 15, 2020 / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meeting Place: Summit Park Trailhead
Admission: Free

Join a park interpreter to take a hike and see if you can find everything on a scavenger hunt list. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you'll spot! The park interpreter will provide the scavenger hunt list and necessary supplies. Wear sturdy footwear, and bring water.

Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110
501-727-5441

FINDING WOODY

Friday, March 13, 2020 / 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Admission: Free

Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to discover the many woodpeckers you can see here at Petit Jean State Park. The knocking you hear on the towering pines may be one of these critters! The program will include a short walk to maybe spot a few, so bring some binoculars if you have any. There will be a few available to loan on a first-come, first-serve basis.

KNOTS AND NAVIGATION

Friday, March 13, 2020 / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: CCC Room at Mather Lodge
Admission: Free

Join Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. We will also be exploring the park through maps you can take on your adventure around the park. These new skills may just help you out on the trails here at Petit Jean State Park.

CELEBRATING TREES - ONE TREE FROM ANOTHER

Friday, March 13, 2020 / 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Parking Area

How do you tell one tree from another? Meet Park Interpreter BT for an easy stroll to see if you can recognize and identify the different trees of Petit Jean State Park.

CELEBRATING TREES – “FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN” SUNSET STROLL

Friday, March 13, 2020 / 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Richter Memorial Overlook
Admission: Free

Join Park Interpreter BT for a relatively easy walk along the road to the CCC Overlook. Along the way, we will discover why prescribed burns are important to the park, followed by watching the sunset at a super-scenic location. This hike is about ½-mile long and will take about 30 minutes. Please bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car. Sunset is at 7:17 p.m.

CELEBRATING TREES - PLANT A TREE

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meeting Place: Picnic Area Playground
Admission: Free

Join the park interpreters for a chance to add a new tree to Petit Jean State Park. We will have a sapling available and the tools needed to plant it. Bring some work gloves, if you have them.

CELEBRATING TREES - TREES OF THE RIM TRAIL

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Rock House Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free

Would you know a parsley hawthorn if you saw it? Join Park Interpreter BT for a hike along the RimTtrail, to discover the trees that grow along the edge of Cedar Falls Canyon. Along the way we will discover how trees adapt to certain environments. This hike is 1 ½-miles and covers rolling terrain.

BEAR CAVE ADVENTURE

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Bear Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free

Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Bear Cave parking area to explore the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a strenuous hike; please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

CELEBRATING TREES - A ROTTEN PLACE TO LIVE

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Pavilion A
Admission: Free

Life continuously begins and ends, and the forest floor in the park is strewn with rotten logs that were once living trees. It’s all part of the great scheme of nature. Meet Park Interpreter BT at Pavilion A. We will make a trek down the trail and uncover the world of living things that make a dead tree a home.

NIGHT HIKE ON THE SEVEN HOLLOWS TRAIL

Saturday, March 14, 2020 / 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Meeting Place: Seven Hollows Parking Area
Admission: Free

Meet Park Interpreter Carrie for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. You never know what may be lurking in the dark forest of Petit Jean State Park. Let's explore and see what’s out there!

OWL PROWL

Sunday, March 15, 2020 / 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Meeting Place: CCC Room at Mather Lodge
Admission: Free

What is a screech owl’s favorite tree for daytime napping? Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to discover more about these birds of prey that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will hike down Cedar Falls Trail and invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight for the walk out.

ROCK HOUSE CAVE HIKE

Sunday, March 15, 2020 / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Meeting Place: Rock House Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free

Trees are closely tied to Native American culture. Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to hike to the park’s archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and consider what life was like at the time these images were created. This hike is ¼-mile long. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring along water.

This Weekend in the River Valley