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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 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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Story and Craft: Turtles
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour while school is out for summer! Come and enjoy hearing Native American stories of Turtle and make a crafty…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, June 12, 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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Sunset Cruise
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, June 14, 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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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 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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Story and Craft: Frogs
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour all summer while school is out! Enjoy stories of the frog and make an origami jumping frog!
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 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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Story and Craft: Paracord Bracelets
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour all summer long while school is out! Come enjoy hearing about knot tying and survival and make a paracord…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 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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Story and Craft: Beaded keychains
Thursday, July 03, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit and enjoy a story and craft hour throughout the summer break from school. Come see us, hear Native American stories, and do a fun craft and make a…
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Story and Craft: Baskets
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to come and enjoy story and craft hour throughout the summer break from school. Listen to Native American stories and weave a paper basket.
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Story and Craft: Butterflies
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour during the summer break from school. Join us as we tell Native American stories and make fun butterflies.
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Story and Craft: Canoes
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays are story and craft hour during summer break from school. Join us as we learn about the travel and trade along the river and carve our own dugout canoes from bars of soap.
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Story and Craft: Clay Gorgets
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for a summer story and craft hour during school summer break. Join us for the last of the season as we make clay necklace gorgets that…
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