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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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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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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 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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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Wednesday, May 21, 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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Kayak Cruise: Watershed Wonders
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
We ALL live in a watershed. Join the park interpreter on kayak to explore Lake Frierson. Discover the lake's history as a watershed and the opportunities watersheds provide. We all live in a…
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Pedal Paddle Tour
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. Our journey will begin…
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Memorial Day Weekend: Canoe the Mississippi River
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State…
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Kayak Tour on the Little Maumelle Water Trail
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for a guided kayak float on the Little Maumelle River. Leisurely float through bald cypress groves, along stream and riverbanks teeming with wildlife, and experience the unique habitats that…
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Kayak Tour
Saturday, May 24, 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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Lake Kayaking Excursion
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get a closer view of birds and wildlife all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak and…
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Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 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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Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Want to relax in a kayak while watching the sunset colors dance on the open water? Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a sunset kayak tour on Lake Fort Smith. Preregistration is required and space is…
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First Light Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 25, 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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Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 25, 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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Morning Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an awesome morning kayak outing. This is an easy kayak expedition, perfect for
first time kayakers or those wanting a relaxing activity. Bring clothing and
shoes that can…
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Kayak Birding Adventure
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a kayaking adventure on Lake Frierson! In this tour of the lake, you can discover many different species of birds making pit-stops along their migratory…
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Day of Service
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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