Petit Jean State Park is an Arkansas classic, a natural and historic treasure that has welcomed travelers for decades. The natural beauty and ancient geology of the legendary Petit Jean Mountain inspired the creation of Arkansas’s first state park and with it our state park system. The park mirrors the mountain’s rugged beauty with its rustic-style, native log and stone facilities constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) beginning in 1933. The CCC built trails, roads, bridges, cabins, and the focal point of the park, historic Mather Lodge, overlooking Cedar Creek Canyon with a restaurant, meeting rooms, and gift shop. The fireplace in the lobby serves as a welcoming gathering place in the winter.

The Institute is a nonprofit organization that uses the Rockefeller Ethic to bring people together to solve problems collaboratively. Whether participants attend a program, go through a workshop, or gather with others at a conference, we offer everyone who comes to our mountaintop campus a beautiful, productive setting to do important work.

It’s beautifully cared for grounds include an interactive history museum, a coffee shop, and plenty of space to enjoy the grounds. It’s open to the public.

Located just off of Arkansas 124, tucked amongst the pines, the Museum is a half-acre of indoor antique displays housed in a unique architectural marvel.

Opened in 1964 by the then future Governor Winthrop Rockefeller, the museum still houses several of his personal automobiles along with cars owned or driven by other notable people such as Elvis Presley and President John F. Kennedy. It displays vehicles from as early as 1904 and as late as 1981, with 48 in between, in addition to motorcycles and pedal cars. Also on display is an antique gun collection and coin machines including a functioning player piano. With such a variety, there is something for everyone!