Join us at Lake Ouachita State Park for our annual Christmas Bird Count on Friday, December 19, 2025. This event will include a morning bird count within our official count circle, followed by an…

The Eastern wild turkey is one of the largest birds in North America with fossil records dating back 5 million years. Did you know that a turkey can fly fast enough to break the posted speed limit on…

The holidays can often be hectic and what you need is to slow down and relax. Join a park interpreter for an easy, half-mile hike through the forest. Along the way we’ll use some mindfulness…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake. Join us for…

The choices you make when you are outside make a big difference. The Leave No Trace principles are important for all ages, but especially for girls and boys who are just beginning to experience…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for bald eagles. Join us for an eagle watch tour on Lake Ouachita to look for these majestic birds in their natural environment. Dress warmly and bring…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for bald eagles. Join us for an eagle watch tour on Lake Ouachita to look for these majestic birds in their natural environment. Dress warmly and bring…

The Eastern wild turkey is one of the largest birds in North America with fossil records dating back 5 million years. Did you know that a turkey can fly fast enough to break the posted speed-limit on…

Karst, Wolf Den, Sawtooth, and Timberjack Trails all have names with a connection to our natural resources and history. Join a park interpreter to learn more about their origins and get more trail…

Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake. Join us for…

Step off on the right foot this year at Lake Ouachita State Park for our First Day Hikes! Lake Ouachita State Park and the Ouachita Mountain Hikers will host this year's event at the Caddo Bend…

Start the New Year off right with a hike at Hobbs State Park! Join a park interpreter on this 4.2-mile, moderately difficult out-and-back section of the Monument Trails. We’ll discuss what a Monument…

Everyone can start the New Year off right with a hike at Hobbs State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn more about what animals do to survive the winter as we take a leisurely hike along this…