The first Arkansas state park, Petit Jean (pronounce it “Petty Jean” or the locals will know you’re from out of town) is located in Morrilton, about 40 miles northwest of Little Rock.

Many of Petit Jean's cabins and other buildings were constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a federal agency that provided jobs during the Great Depression.

Petit Jean State Park will host its 24th Annual Mountain Rendezvous beginning Friday, Nov. 25, at 10 a.m. Visitors can take a stroll through recreated pioneer camps and see how ...

As Arkansas' first state park, Petit Jean holds a place of pride that brings streams of visitors to its mountaintop location 65 miles northwest of Little Rock.

PETIT JEAN STATE PARK — Visitors come to Arkansas’ first state park mainly to relax and enjoy the natural beauty on display at elevations as high as 1,207 feet.

PETIT JEAN STATE PARK — As the Arkansas State Parks system celebrates its centennial this year, Petit Jean is playing the starring role. That's thanks to the fact that back in the Roaring '20s ...

The rich archeological heritage of Petit Jean State Park and the surrounding area will be explored on Saturday, March 8, with a variety of free programs for park visitors.

PETIT JEAN STATE PARK -- As the Arkansas State Parks system celebrates its centennial this year, Petit Jean is playing the starring role. That's thanks to the fact that back in the Roaring 1920s ...