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.

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism announced Tuesday a 17-year-old died from a fall at Petit Jean State Park on Saturday.

On any steamy summer day, a swimming pool is a prime attraction at Petit Jean and six of Arkansas’ other 51 state parks.

Between fishing trips, now is a great time for a waterfall safari at Petit Jean State Park or for a brisk mountain hike.

A 16-year-old Morrilton boy has died after falling from the cliffs at Petit Jean State park today. Conway County Sheriff Mike Smith says Allan Walter was climbing on rocks off of the trail at ...

Arkansas is known as the Natural State, and this park is the perfect place to see Arkansas' natural wonders, including waterfalls, canyons, and overlooks.

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 ...

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 ...

MORRILTON, Ark. — On Saturday, a 17-year-old boy died after falling from a large rock off the Bear Cave Trail in Petit Jean State Park.

MORRILTON, Ark. (KTHV) -- When I think about Petit Jean State Park, the first image that comes to mind is Cedar Falls. Countless times I've hiked the legendary Cedar Falls Trail.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism announced Tuesday a 17-year-old died from a fall at Petit Jean State Park on Saturday.