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Dip Net Discovery
Saturday, May 10, 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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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, May 10, 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, May 10, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 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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Morning Lake Tour
Sunday, May 11, 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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Leave No Trace Tabletop
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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…
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Friends of Hobbs Speaker Series: Hiking with a Happy Body: Easy Tricks to Lower Pack Weight
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Presenter Jim Warnock will focus on
easy-to-do adjustments you can make in how you pack, what you eat, and how you
care for the most vulnerable parts of your body whether on short hikes or
multi-day…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Tuesday, May 13, 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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Chinquapin Chat
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Ozark Chinquapin Grove, located along the Caddo Bend Service Road, to explore our nursery of young trees being reintroduced to Lake Ouachita State Park. Learn about the…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, May 15, 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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Bank Fishing
Friday, May 16, 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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Casting Contest
Friday, May 16, 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 16, 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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Ouachita Watercolors
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.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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Trail Etiquette and Safety Tabletop on Monument Trails
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Before or after your bike ride
or hike, stop by a tabletop at the Karst Trail parking lot off Rambo Road and
visit with a park interpreter about trail etiquette, outdoor safety, and Leave
No Trace.…
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Exploration Station: Skins, Skulls, and Scat
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join
a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the
local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will
have pelts, skulls, and tracks and…
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Venomous Snakes Tabletop
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Did you know that there are 6 species of venomous snakes in Arkansas? Learn more about the lives and behavior of these
secretive creatures and how to tell the difference between them…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, May 17, 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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Morning Lake Tour
Sunday, May 18, 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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Toadally Awesome Amphibian Tabletop
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Some bumpy, some jumpy and even a little slimy, these cold-blooded creatures play an important role in nature and give us clues to the health of our ecosystem. Interact with live toads,…
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Journey of a Water Drop
Tuesday, May 20, 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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