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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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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, July 31, 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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Know Your Knots-Go Fishing!
Friday, August 01, 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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Dip Net Discovery
Friday, August 01, 2025
/ 3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake
Ouachita? Join a park interpreter in this hands-on dip netting activity to
discover the roles of Lake Ouachita’s mighty macroinvertebrates. Please…
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Nocturnal Superheroes
Friday, August 01, 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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Arkansas Fiddle & Banjo Championships & Evening Concert ft. Bruce Molsky and Tony Trischka
Saturday, August 02, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Mark your calendars! Admission is free to the Arkansas State Fiddle and Banjo Championships at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View on Saturday, August 2, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, August 02, 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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Arkansas: Unique and United
Saturday, August 02, 2025
/ 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 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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Casting Contest
Saturday, August 02, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 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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A River Ran Wild
Sunday, August 03, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on experience as we explore Lynne Cherry’s powerful tale of environmental change and restoration. Through interactive storytelling and activities, we’ll connect the journey of the…
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Exploration Station: Skins, Skulls, and Scat
Sunday, August 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.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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Scenic Lake Tour
Tuesday, August 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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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, August 06, 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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Snorkeling
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to explore Lake Ouachita in a new way. We will boat out to an island or shoreline in the lake and snorkel around the island shore to see what lies beneath the water's…
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Ozark Quilt Retreat One Block Wonder Panel
Ozark Quilt Retreat One Block Wonder Panel
Taught By Felicia Locke *** Click Here for more information or to register. ***There are three classes offered during this year's Ozark Quilt…
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Ozark Quilt Retreat Grandmother’s Garden Throw
Taught by Donna Nichols *** Click Here for more information or to register. ***
In class you will cut your fabric of choice to make 63 single petal flowers and a single path row with your…
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Ozark Quilt Retreat Punctuation Quilt
Thursday, August 07, 2025 | Friday, August 08, 2025 | Saturday, August 09, 2025
Taught by Joyce Honeycutt*** Click Here for more information or to register ***This intermediate quilt uses fat quarters and a pattern that you will cut all the pieces for before class. It is…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, August 07, 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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Community Square Dance
Thursday, August 07, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, and enjoy this timeless Ozarks tradition from 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is free and on-lookers…
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