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Homecoming Hootenanny
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join us for two nights of old-time mountain music and dance during our Homecoming Hootenanny at the Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, this Memorial Day weekend.…
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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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Homecoming Hootenanny
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join us for two nights of old-time mountain music and dance during our Homecoming Hootenanny at the Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, this Memorial Day weekend.…
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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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Old Town Lake Guided Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 12:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald…
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Morning Kayak Tour
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Park Superintendent Nathan on one of the most beautiful morning views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Kayaks are limited; sign-up in person…
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Kayak Cruise: Watershed Wonders
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 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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Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 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 Kayak Tour
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
No previous paddling experience is 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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Beaver Lake Kayak Tour
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Spend a few hours paddling on Beaver Lake with a
park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking and enjoy the spring scenery on
the lake, weather permitting. All equipment is provided. Space is…
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