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Operation Eurycea
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie on an adventure like no other. There are unique discoveries to make along the Slunger Creek Trail at Lake Catherine State Park. See if you have what it takes to solve the…
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Wildflower Walk
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the wonderful wildflowers of the Ouachita Mountains. This stroll will take about 45 minutes and is about ¾-mile long. Be…
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Woodland Wander - Horseshoe Mountain Trail
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
As the days get longer in spring, it allows us a wonderful opportunity to look for wildflowers, butterflies, and other bits of nature that we don’t see during the short, cold days of winter. Join Park…
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Rock Whisperers Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this guided hike along the Dam Mountain Trail that uncovers the hidden stories written in stone. Discover how ancient oceans, rising mountains, and the forces of erosion…
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Wildflower Walk
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the wonderful wildflowers of the Ouachita Mountains. This stroll will take about 45 minutes and is about ¾-mile long. Be…
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Woodland Wander - Horseshoe Mountain Trail
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
As the days get longer in spring, it allows us a wonderful opportunity to look for wildflowers, butterflies, and other bits of nature that we don’t see during the short, cold days of winter. Join Park…
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Operation Eurycea
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie on an adventure like no other. There are unique discoveries to make along the Slunger Creek Trail at Lake Catherine State Park. See if you have what it takes to solve the…
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The Hidden World of Fire and Ash Hike
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead to hike the Dam Mountain Trail to explore how fire, often misunderstood as purely destructive, plays a vital role in shaping the Ouachita Forest. You’ll…
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Legends and Lore of the Ouachitas Hike
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
What secrets hide in the Ouachita Mountains? On this storytelling hike, we’ll explore local legends, from mysterious lights to tales of early settlers and native traditions. Whether you enjoy ghost…
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Seasonal Colors and Nature’s Paintbrush
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Spring is nature’s grand awakening! As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, the forests and meadows of Lake Catherine State Park burst into color with vibrant wildflowers and budding trees.…
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Legends and Lore of the Ouachitas Hike
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
What secrets hide in the Ouachita Mountains? On this storytelling hike, we’ll explore local legends, from mysterious lights to tales of early settlers and native traditions. Whether you enjoy ghost…
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Falls Creek Falls Hike
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Lace up your hiking boots and join a park interpreter for a scenic walk to the stunning Fall Creek Falls, one of Lake Catherine’s most beloved spots. Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating stories…
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Legends and Lore of the Ouachitas Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
What secrets hide in the Ouachita Mountains? On this storytelling hike, we’ll explore local legends, from mysterious lights to tales of early settlers and native traditions. Whether you enjoy ghost…
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Operation Eurycea
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie on an adventure like no other. There are unique discoveries to make along the Slunger Creek Trail at Lake Catherine State Park. See if you have what it takes to solve the…
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