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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Turtley Awesome!
Friday, July 04, 2025 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…
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Morning Lake Tour
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita! Bring a warm drink as a park interpreter will serve as your guide while you admire the scenery, wildlife, and stories of Lake Ouachita.…
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Visitor Center Turtle Races
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cheer on your favorite turtle at Cane Creek State Park's first turtle races! Checkered flag and all during the month of July! The first race will occur on Independence Day at the visitor center.…
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Dip Net Discovery
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Is the water dirty, clean, or somewhere in between? Small creatures that live in the water can teach us about water quality. Join a park interpreter to catch and identify these critters in the creek…
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Name that Noggin!
Saturday, July 05, 2025 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Can you name the Cane Creek State Park creature craniums correctly? Do you know how to identify animals by their skull? There are lots of wonderful and amazing creatures that call Arkansas home, and…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, July 05, 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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Healing Waters
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.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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Nature Journals
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to make your very own nature journal. Take this keepsake with you and use it to record your future experiences in nature! All materials provided. Appropriate for all…
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"What's that Fur?"
Saturday, July 05, 2025 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Can you correctly name the furs on our table? In this fun-filled game, try to be the first to name all the furs and learn about the animals they belong to with a park interpreter at Cane Creek State…
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Guess That Creature
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 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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Campfire Trivia
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Kick off your stay at Lake Ouachita State Park by seeing if you're smarter than a park ranger! Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and your "A-game" as you test your knowledge with nature trivia with…
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Visitor Center Turtle Races
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cheer on your favorite turtle at Cane Creek State Park's first turtle races! Checkered flag and all during the month of July! The first race will occur on Independence Day at the visitor center.…
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Morning Lake Tour
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita! Bring a warm drink as a park interpreter will serve as your guide while you admire the scenery, wildlife, and stories of Lake Ouachita.…
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Trail Tales
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Put on your detective caps and figure out what the animals have been up to in Lake Ouachita State Park. Animal signs can be found all around us here in the park, and they tell us the stories of the…
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Ouachita Watercolors
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Throughout time, water holds power at Lake Ouachita State Park! Discover the history and importance of Lake Ouachita and its powerful water by joining a park interpreter during this lakeside…
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Journey of a Water Drop
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 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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Drops In The Bucket
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join us for the family-friendly "Drops In the Bucket" program, inspired by Project WET! Through fun, interactive activities, learn about water conservation and the significance of Lake Ouachita.…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Tuesday, July 08, 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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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 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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Swim Cruise
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
There's no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than jumping into the cool, crisp waters of Lake Ouachita! Join a park interpreter to go out on a boat and find a perfect place go…
Heart Healthy
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