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	Petit Jean State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Petit Jean State Park is a 3,471 acre (14.05 km²) state park in central Arkansas managed by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
		Petit Jean State Park is located atop Petit Jean Mountain on the Arkansas River in the area between the Ozark and Ouachita mountain ranges, in Conway County, Arkansas.
		Petit Jean Mountain was a landmark noted by early Anglo-Saxon explorers of the Arkansas River.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Petit_Jean_State_Park (1280 words)

	Arkansas News Bureau - Petit Jean State Park holds longtime popularity
		Petit Jean State Park was Arkansas' first, authorized in 1923 by the Legislature although not a spade of earth was turned until 10 years later.
		Petit Jean State Park is atop the mountain of the same name in southwestern Conway County, an hour and a bit more from Little Rock.
		Petit Jean was the French girl who disguised herself as a boy and went along with her beau on an exploration of the Arkansas River in the 1700s.
	www.arkansasnews.com /archive/2004/09/18/JoeMosby/289409.html (784 words)

	First Arkansas State Park - History of Petit Jean State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Legend of Petit Jean and French Exploration: The Legend of Petit Jean, and how the mountain received its name, begins in the 1700's with the story of a young French Nobleman, Chavet, who lived during the period of the French exploration of the New World.
		The ocean was crossed in early spring; the vessel ascended the Mississippi River to the Arkansas River, to the foot of the mountain.
		When the State Legislature of 1923 was in session Dr. Hardison asked the Road Improvement District Attorney to write a bill for introduction in the Legislature providing for the acceptance of Petit Jean State Park.
	www.petitjeanstatepark.com /history/default.asp (1467 words)

	MYSTERIOUS WORLD: Winter 1998: Carpet Rocks
		A park pamphlet states that the various shapes in the stone appear to be a man-made pattern imprinted in the surface of the formation.
		The park is also home to a variety of plants and wildlife, several caves, a waterfall more than 90 feet high, pioneer buildings, and an interpretive center.
		Petit Jean was buried on the mountain where the expedition had begun to explore the little-known territory.
	www.mysteriousworld.com /Journal/1998/Winter/CarpetRocks (1164 words)

	Gimme Shelter: Excavations at Rockhouse Cave
		Clay Sherrod, in his study and inventory of rock art on Petit Jean Mountain, recorded as many of the prehistoric figures as possible and alerted the Park personnel to the needs for preservation.
		State Park officials are concerned both with being able to tell visitors about this most unique cultural resource in the Park and with the problems of preserving it.
		Ben Swadley, the Park ranger most concerned with the problem, was more than helpful to all the volunteers, and the Park supplied lunch (actually carrying it down the trail, too) on Saturday.
	rockart.uark.edu /rhexcav.html (1956 words)

	The Petit Jean Painted Style
		The purpose of this paper is to describe and classify the rock art at sites in Petit Jean State Park in a way that will contribute to future analysis and interpretation of the rock art in the central Arkansas River valley and in Arkansas as a whole.
		Petit Jean State Park in the central Arkansas valley contains several rock art sites but until recently most were not systematically documented.
		Of the 141 pictographs recorded in Petit Jean State Park, 109 are identified as geometric, anthropomorphic, or zoomorphic motifs.
	rockart.uark.edu /petitjeanpainted.html (3180 words)

	Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton: Arkansas Parks & Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton: Arkansas Parks and Tourism
		Located atop Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton, Petit Jean State Park is the flagship of the state parks system.
		The park encompasses 2,658 acres of rare natural beauty -- an abundance of unmarred woods, ravines, streams, springs, spectacular views and interesting ecological formations preserved almost as French explorers found them 300 years ago.
	www.arkansas.com /photofacts.asp?id=3021 (89 words)

	Petit Jean State Park - Arkansas State Parks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		When portions of Petit Jean Mountain were set aside as public land in 1923, it set precedent for the establishment of state parks in Arkansas.
		Your experience at Petit Jean State Park is part of the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
		Petit Jean State Park is a place where all elements work in harmony: the natural beauty of the mountain and its windswept views of the Arkansas River Valley, the warmth of the CCC/Rustic Style architecture, and the diversity of geological formations and wildlife habitats.
	www.mountainstateparks.com /petit-jean (349 words)

	Petit Jean State Park, an Arkansas State Park near Morrilton, Russellville
		The natural beauty of Petit Jean Mountain inspired the creation of Arkansas's state parks system when Petit Jean State Park was established in 1923.
		Petit Jean State Park mirrors the mountain's rugged beauty with its rustic, native log and stone facilities constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s.
		Arkansas's First State Park for camping, hiking, lodging: Petit Jean State Park - Petit Jean State Park atop Petit Jean Mountain is Arkansas's first and flagship state park featuring 21 miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, year round camping, a mountain lodge, cabins, restaurant...
	www.stateparks.com /petit_jean.html (503 words)

	Arkansas Travel & Scenic Photos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The mountain was named, according to legend, for a French girl who disguised herself as a cabin boy in order to follow her fiance on an adventurous exploration to the "New World." After discovering the "mountain," the explorers stayed for the summer.
		Just before the explorers were to return to Europe, Petit Jean ("Little John") became deathly ill, and asked to be taken back to the mountaintop for a last look at the river before she died...
		The Arkansas River cuts across the state between the Ozark Mountains to the north, and the Ouachita Mountains to the south.
	members.aol.com /LDMillican/Arkansas.htm (191 words)

	Petit Jean State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Petit Jean State Park, Central AR Petit Jean is my all time favorite place to visit.
		This park offers much the same as many of Arkansas' State Parks: hiking trails, overnight accomodations (lodge, cabins, and camping), swimming pool, lake, rivers & streams, picnic & playground areas, and group/meeting facilities.
		The park's Visitor's Center is located on the right side of the road, near the picnic area.
	home.thirdage.com /Camping/cuddlesum/petitjean.html (348 words)

	Petit Jean State Park - Petit Jean Mountain - Arkansas State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Petit Jean Mountain is a special place - an unforgettable place - named for the legend of Petit Jean.
		Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas's first and flagship state park, enhances this 300-year-old legend with windswept views, enchanting woodlands laced with streams and wildflowers, and a spectacular waterfall - Cedar Falls.
		This park is a place where nature over time has formed sheer bluffs, Cedar Creek Canyon and the Seven Hollows.
	www.petitjeanstatepark.com (192 words)

	News & Featured Releases: Arkansas Media Room (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Arkansas's first state park, constructed in 1933, Petit Jean lies in a unique area between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountain ranges in west central Arkansas.
		The park drew its name from the legend of a young French girl who disguised herself as a cabin boy so she could secretly accompany her fiance to the "New World." Petit Jean, or "Little John," became fatally ill and requested to be buried on the mountain.
		New overlooks at Cedar Falls and the Petit Jean Gravesite, as well as improvements at the Visitor Information Center and to the Mather Lodge parking lot, are currently being constructed, with ADA accessibility.
	www.arkansasmediaroom.com /news-releases/listings/display.asp?id=202 (1371 words)

	Crater of Diamonds State Park Arkansas - keep what you find in this finders keepers diamond mine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Here, you are invited to prospect in the park's diamond search area, a 37-acre plowed field that is the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic pipe that 95 million years ago, brought to the surface the diamonds and some of the semi-precious stones lucky visitors find here today.
		According to the history of the Crater of Diamonds State Park, after a series of ill-fated mining ventures followed by tourist attractions, the site became an Arkansas state park in 1972.
		Along with the diamond search area, the park has hundreds of acres of natural forest featuring a diversity of flora and fauna and offering visitors interesting things to do in the area.
	www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com (415 words)

	Clarksville Arkansas Chamber News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Petit Jean State Park, which has over 20 miles of trails, will be celebrating their trails on June 3rd.
		Park visitors are treated to a glimpse of automotive history as classic and vintage vehicles from all over the region participate.
		United States Senator and former governor of Arkansas Dale Bumpers urged graduates to take a leadership role and apply their knowledge to some of the problems that threaten the world, including global warming and shortages of vital resources such as water and oil.
	www.arvtripeaks.com /tripeakjun06.htm (1377 words)

	Arkansas News Bureau - New manager sought for Petit Jean State Park airport
		LITTLE ROCK - The state Department of Parks and Tourism is looking for a new manager to run the agency's airport and campground atop Petit Jean Mountain.
		He donated the airport and campground to the state park system in 1956.
		Homestead Aviation managed the airport and campground in Petit Jean State Park for several years and it was used by the Rockefeller family and the public.
	www.arkansasnews.com /archive/2006/01/18/News/333076.html (297 words)

	GORP - Arkansas State Parks - Petit Jean State Park
		One of Arkansas' finest state park facilities, Petit Jean State Park lies in a unique area between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountain ranges in west-central Arkansas.
		Situated upon beautiful Petit Jean Mountain, the park encompasses 3,471 acres of rare natural beauty.
		The mountain received its name from the legend of Petit Jean, the story of a French girl who disguised herself as a boy and secretly accompanied her sweetheart, a sailor, to America.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/location/ar/parks/petit.htm (813 words)

	Wildernet - Petit Jean State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Combining rustic-style with modern conveniences, facilities of log and stone constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps are nestled throughout Petit Jean State Park.
		The park also offers a rally style area, two "rent-a-camp" sites, picnic areas, playgrounds, pavilions, a recreation hall, launch ramp, pool and tennis courts.
		I have been to Petit Jean Mountain many times, and loved all of the visits.
	areas.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=ARSPPJ&CU_ID=1 (543 words)

	Petit Jean Hiking Trail
		Located in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon and waterfall makes this state park a favorite destination for hikers and campers.
		Petit Jean Mountain is also home to the Museum of Automobiles, a showcase of antique and classic cars.
		Read the "Legend of Petit Jean" by Dr. T.W. Hardeson at the state park office.
	www.quapawbsa.org /trails/petitjean.htm (194 words)

	Petit Jean State Park Lake, an Arkansas State Park near Morrilton, Russellville
		Petit Jean State Park Lake, an Arkansas State Park near Morrilton, Russellville
		In the spring of 1864, three Civil War battles took place in south central Arkansas that were part of the Union Army's "Red River Campaign." Arkansas's three state historic parks that commemorate these battles--Poison Spring, Marks' Mills and Jenkins' Ferry--are part of the Red River Campaign National Historic Landmark.
		The first battle occurred near Camden at Poison Spring on April 18 when Confederate troops captured a supply train and scattered Union forces.Arkansas was split in half with Union troops occupying Little Rock, Fort Smith, and every other town north of the Arkansas River.
	www.stateparks.com /petit_jean__lake.html (493 words)

	Petit Jean Performance Festival
		ach fall, the Petit Jean Performance Festival, sponsored by the University of North Texas, takes the study of performance concepts and techniques out the classroom and into the wild.
		Petit Jean State Park in Morrilton, Arkansas, provides a beautiful and unique space for exploring new ideas and meeting new colleagues in Performance.
		Outside of the lectures, attendees meet and mingle with Performance Studies faculty and students from across the country in the casual, informal atmosphere of the rustic cabins and scenic hiking trails of Petit Jean State park.
	www.comm.unt.edu /courses/petijean.htm (201 words)

	Traveling Today:Articles:Petit Jean State Park
		Petit Jean's gravesite is one of the most recognized and most visited locations in the park.
		The night before they were set to leave to return to France, Petit Jean got very ill. In treating her they discovered that she was a girl.
		It is said that the spirit of Petit Jean is still on the mountain and is what draws people back year after year.
	travelingtoday.com /articles/2509.php?wcat=366 (1928 words)

	Calendar of Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Join Park Interpreter BT at the amphitheater to discover Petit Jean’s top-seven most beloved sights, in a traditional park amphitheater setting.
		Come to historic Mather Lodge on Petit Jean Mountain and be treated to a romantic weekend.
		In 1923, Petit Jean became the first state park in Arkansas thanks to the efforts of Dr. T.W. Hardison.
	www.arkansas.com /calendar/calendar_by_location.asp?Location=Morrilton (915 words)

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		Spending recreational time in the out of doors is one of the biggest reasons why we have state parks, because we understand the immense value behind it.
		Park Interpreters will provide weekend programming all during the month of May. May is also Arkansas Heritage Month, with an emphasis on the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase.
		Petit Jean State Park has proven to be an excellent choice to bring your class on an education and fun field trip.
	www.bluffcitycanoeclub.org /Page8/13_1.htm (1169 words)

	Sept 27, 2003 - Petit Jean State Park
		Cliff and I were most impressed by the Turtle Rocks below the parking area for the cave.
		That's easily the best view from any restaurant in the state, and the food was pretty good too.
		The trail took us up a wide, shady hollow with the tallest bluffs along the trail, and they were on either side of us.
	homepage.mac.com /mooremonkeys/sept_27_03_petit_jean/index.htm (541 words)

	Petit Jean State Park Clear Sky Clock
		State Park used by the Arkansas Sky Observatory (ASO).
		It's a prediction of when Petit Jean State Park, AR, will have good weather for astronomical observing.
		So, I (Attilla Danko) wrote a script to generate the images like the one above which summarizes CMC's forecast images just for Petit Jean State Park and the surroundings out to about 10 miles.
	cleardarksky.com /c/PttJnARkey.html (1366 words)

	Petit Jean State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The natural beauty of Petit Jean inspired the creation of Arkansas' state park system in 1923.
		The park also offers picnic areas, playgrounds, pavilions, a recreation hall, launch ramp, pool and tennis courts.
		Petit Jean's airport is open for daytime use only.
	www.ozarkconnections.com /petitjean.html (265 words)

	Petit Jean State Park Mather Lodge scenic Cedar Creek Canyon near Morrilton AR
		Petit Jean State Park is Arkansas's only state park that features its own airport.
		Park interpreters host programs and special events highlighting the resources of this unforgettable state park.
		For more information about Arkansas State Parks historic, heritage and cultural parks, go to: http://www.historystateparks.com/.
	www.arkansasstateparks.com /parks/park.asp?id=1 (499 words)

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