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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Arkansas is a natural fit for the sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park…
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Morning Beaver Lake Kayak Tour
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join our park interpreters and spend the morning exploring beautiful
Beaver Lake while learning the basics of kayaking. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to the launch site. All
equipment is…
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Morning Kayak Tour
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
No previous paddling experience is necessary. Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the morning on DeGray Lake is paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves Sign up early…
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Sunset Kayaking on Dardanelle Bay
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is known for its stunning sunsets. Enjoy the beauty as we paddle along some of the seldom seen shorelines of this 34,000-acre lake. Sign up at the visitor center or call…
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Sunset Kayak Tour
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Want to relax in a kayak while watching the sunset colors dance on the open water? Join a park interpreter for a sunset kayak tour on Lake Bailey. This is a special opportunity to go kayaking on the…
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First Light Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…
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Sunrise Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Spend the early morning paddling on Beaver Lake
while guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and
enjoy the sunrise on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan…
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Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
One of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak! Whether it's paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks, paddles,…
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Mussel Cove Kayaking
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Want to embark on a paddle adventure? Join park staff at the visitor venter kayak beach, we will learn basic kayaking skills and some of our native freshwater mussels. Join a park interpreter for a…
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WIN (Women in Nature) Kayak Paddle on Bull Shoals Lake
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bull
Shoals-White River State Park is excited to offer Women in Nature (W.I.N.)!
During this summer series, women are encouraged to join park staff to explore
different aspects of the park and enjoy…
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Paddling through the Wild: A Kayak Exploration of Lake Frierson
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Glide across Lake Frierson on a guided kayak tour to discover the plants and animals that call it home. Spot turtles, birds, and frogs while learning how they survive—and how we can help protect their…
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Evening Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Looking for a unique summer evening adventure by the lake? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful kayak tour around Lake Dunn where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village Creek…
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Daisy Morning Kayaking Tour
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a morning kayak paddle on Lake Greeson. This is an easy kayak expedition, perfect for first time kayakers or those wanting a relaxing activity. Bring clothing and shoes…
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Kayak Football
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced kayakers alike to learn and sharpen their paddling skills. A park interpreter will guide you through the basics of kayak and safety…
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Wake Up with SUP - (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)
Monday, July 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Join a…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
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Sunset Beaver Lake Kayak Tour
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while
guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy
the sunset on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to
the…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…
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Lake Bennett Kayak Tour
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Explore what makes Lake Bennett unique with the park interpreter! During this kayak tour we will paddle to various areas of interest around the lake and stop for discussion at a few iconic spots. No…
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Sunset Kayak Cruise
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Kayaking on Lake Frierson offers you a link to many different worlds! Join the park interpreter in discovering the stories our lake provides and protects as we rove the coves of Lake…
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