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Neighborhood Naturalist
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
What are some sign animals leave behind to let us know they've been there? Join a park interpreter to fill out your very own scientific nature journal to discover some clues that animals leave behind…
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Crash Landings
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Bird-window collisions are an unfortunately common occurrence, especially during migration seasons. Join a park interpreter to learn how you can make your home safer for these beautiful birds and…
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Keys to the Kingfisher: Feathered Flyers Weekend
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for Feathered Fliers Weekend as we embark on a guided hike along the 1/2-mile paved Kingfisher Trail. Learn about the role and vital importance of wetland ecosystems to our…
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Whose Nest is Best?
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Building a home is an important survival skill when you live in the forests of Arkansas. A park interpreter will introduce you to some of the birds and other creatures who create very…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Tuesday, July 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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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…
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Kayak Koving
Wednesday, July 16, 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, July 16, 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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Healing Waters
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.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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Trail Tales
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.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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Guess That Creature
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
How well do you know
the special creatures and features of Lake Ouachita State Park? Meet a park interpreter to take the "creature challenge." We see how good you at are at identifying photos,…
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Food Web Wonders
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Every living thing at Lake Ouachita State Park is connected! Join a park interpreter to discover the delicate balance of the food web, the role it plays at Lake Ouachita, and our role in protecting…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Thursday, July 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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Know Your Knots-Go Fishing!
Friday, July 18, 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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Leave No Trace
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 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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Inspect an Insect Weekend
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Did you know that 95% of all living creatures on earth are insects! Spend the weekend with park interpreters learning about the different types of insects in the park. You even have a chance to eat…
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Insect Bingo
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Interested in learning about native insects? Join a park interpreter on a guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail to search for insects while trying your luck at a game of Bug Bingo.
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The Buzz of Life
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about the diverse community of pollinators in Arkansas and how you can create safe homes for them in your own yard!
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Don't Let Them Bug You
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bugs can seem scary from afar. Join a park interpreter to learn more about Arkansas' "creepy crawlies" and the good they do for us!
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, July 19, 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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