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Birding Basics Hike
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
You don't have to be an ornithologist to enjoy the birds at Lake Ouachita State Park! Learn some basics of finding our feathered friends. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. This basic…
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Healing Waters
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The "healing" waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past as they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the…
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Guess That Creature
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
How well do you know
the special creatures and features of Lake Ouachita State Park? Meet a park interpreter to take the "creature challenge." We see how good you at are at identifying photos,…
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Lizards of Arkansas
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What walks on four legs but runs on two? Join a park interpreter to discover some interesting lizards that can be found in our park and the surrounding region.
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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Snakes of Arkansas
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Calling all snake sleuths! Arkansas is home to a diverse population of snake species. Join a park interpreter in the Ouachita Room to discover the importance of snakes, hone your…
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Color Wheel Hike
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and pick a color! Take time to enjoy the great outdoors at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and try to find your chosen color on this moderately difficult trail…
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Snakes of Arkansas
Thursday, May 29, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
There are 36 species of snakes that make their home in Arkansas, six of which are venomous. Join a park interpreter to learn about these misunderstood animals and how to identify common…
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Bank Fishing
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Itchin’ to go fishin’? Join a park interpreter at the shoreline to practice your fishing skills and unearth the ecological importance of riparian zones. If you have your own fishing pole,…
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Fish Feeding
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Casting Contest
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
When it comes to fishing at Lake Ouachita State Park, practice makes perfect! Join a park interpreter to discover the diverse gamefish species found in Lake Ouachita while practicing your casting…
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Know Your Knots-Go Fishing!
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever lost a fish off your line because the hook slipped the knot? Tying a good knot helps all anglers to have the best fishing experience in Lake Ouachita. Come join a park interpreter to…
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Arkansas Elk
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…
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Dendrochronology Detectives
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Trees have been telling stories longer than we have. Did you know that you have the ability to learn to read their stories? Join a park interpreter to decode the secret life of trees and learn what…
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Furbearers of Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features the animals have that help them survive…
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White-tailed Deer of the Ozarks
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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Overlook Hike
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike along the Caddo Bend Trail to the park's scenic Point 50 overlook. Along the way, we will talk about the environment that surrounds us and also get great lake and…
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Women in Nature (W.I.N.)
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 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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Journey of a Water Drop
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join us as we explore the incredible adventure of a water droplet, from its humble beginnings to its grand destination. Through engaging activities and hands-on experiments, participants will learn…
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