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Glow on the Go: Night Paddle Experience
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we glide across the quiet waters of Lake Catherine under the glow of moonlight and stars. "Glow on the Go" is a guided night paddle that offers a peaceful…
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Kayak Lake Tour
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
No previous paddling experience necessary. Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early…
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Kayak Cruise: Rove the Coves
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 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 Frierson. Please…
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Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding
Sunday, May 04, 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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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Kayaking 101
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Introduce yourself to the beautiful world of solo kayaking. A certified guide will instruct you on all the skills needed to safely navigate the beautiful still waters of Lake Sylvia. Instruction…
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Kayak Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour (weather permitting). Your guide will discuss kayaking basics, and you will get to experience Lake…
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Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join Park Superintendent Nathan on one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains at sunset by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Please…
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Kayak Test Drive
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Have you ever kayaked, or are you a complete beginner? No problem! Join a park interpreter for this hands-on kayak test drive! Learn the basics of paddling and then try it yourself. No previous…
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First Light Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 8 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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Finding Woody
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Woodpeckers scatter the forest here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these birds and go on a search for a few. We will walk 1/2-mile…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8 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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Wonderful Wetlands Weekend 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join educators from Arkansas State Parks and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as we explore the wonders of our wetland habitats here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Visit the AGFC mobile aquarium,…
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Kayak Tour
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.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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Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join Park Superintendent
Nathan for one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita
Mountains at sunset by kayak. Bring
clothing and shoes that can get wet. Kayaks are limited for…
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Stand Up Paddleboarding 101
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing recreational sports around. Arkansas is a natural fit for the sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a…
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Wonderful Wetlands Weekend Kayak Float
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for our Wonderful Wetlands Weekend guided kayak float on the Little Maumelle River. Leisurely float through bald cypress groves, along stream and riverbanks teeming with wildlife, and…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Sunset Kayak Tour (payment at Lodge)
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
One of the best ways to enjoy the lake at sunset is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early for this guided kayak tour. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and…
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