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Arkansas Symbols Tabletop
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Test your knowledge of the symbols of Arkansas.
Some are easy, and others you probably have never heard of. Did you know we
have a state soil and a state beverage? Join a park interpreter to…
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Edible Insects
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Ever thought about eating a bug? Did you know the foods you already eat most likely contains bugs? Join a park interpreter to see what you have to have to be classified as an insect. If you're brave…
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Arkansas: Unique and United
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Discover the uniqueness of Arkansas, whether you're a lifelong resident or just passing through. Immerse yourself in the rich geology, history, and culture that connect us all. Experience what makes…
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Nocturnal Superheroes
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Did you know Lake Ouachita State Park is home to superheroes? From night-vision to superhuman hearing, nocturnal animals have powers that are out of this world! Join a park interpreter to…
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Sunrise Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Spend the early morning paddling on Beaver Lake
while guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and
enjoy the sunrise on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, July 26, 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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Dendrochronology Detectives
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 2:15 p.m. - 3 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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Journey of a Water Drop
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.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
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 3:45 p.m. - 4 p.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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Astronomy Night with Sugar Creek Astronomical Society
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
We will begin with an indoor program about
light pollution and how it impacts wildlife, presented by Kent Marts and
Molly Ussery. Weather and cloud cover permitting, outdoor viewing will begin
about 9…
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Night Hike at Van Winkle Hollow
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we use our senses to discover
nature’s “night shift” – the nocturnal creatures that make a home at Hobbs State Park! We’ll
meet at the Van Winkle trailhead and hike…
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Leave No Trace
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ever wonder what's the harm in leaving that orange peel on the trail? Find out what it really means to Leave No Trace as you attend a family friendly Leave No Trace Program. Learn the Seven Principles…
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Driving History Tour of Hobbs
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Discover the people and events that shaped this area before and after it
became a state park on this van tour of Hobbs. A park interpreter will drive
you to several locations while sharing our local…
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Trail Tales
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 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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Clouds: Friend or Foe? Tabletop
Monday, July 28, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Clouds are part of our atmosphere and have a big
impact, whether for good or bad, on us and our environment. Discover more about
these “puffballs” in the sky and other weather-related phenomena from a…
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Nature Sensory Hike on Sinking Stream Trail
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Hike along this easy 0.5-mile trail and enjoy the sights, sounds and
smells of the forest before the heat of the day. This guided hike will
encourage you to slow down and truly experience the forest.…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Tuesday, July 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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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, July 30, 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 30, 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…
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Sunset Beaver Lake Kayak Tour
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while
guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy
the sunset on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to
the…
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