Starlight Cruise

<p>Join a park interpreter during the new moon to experience the best of DeGray Lake’s dark night sky. We will cruise around the lake before stopping at one of our islands for a truly spectacular display of stars. We will search for common constellations and may even catch a glimpse of the Milky Way</p>

Campfire Trivia

Kick off your stay at Lake Ouachita State Park by seeing if you're smarter than a park ranger! Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and your "A-game" as you test your knowledge with nature trivia with friends and family members around a cozy campfire. Guests are more than welcome to bring their own s

Dendrochronology Detectives

<p>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 they have to tell us. All supplies will be provided. This program is fun for the whole family.</p><br />
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Pedal Boat Races

Join Lake Ouachita State Park in Pedal Boat Races with your team! Teams can consist of up to two adults and two children, teams must have a minimum of two teammates (one of them being at least one adult). Bring your "A" game and your team and see if you will be named the Lake Ouachita Pedal Boat

Swim Cruise

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 swimming. <b>All participants will be required to wear a life jacket to get in the water. Life jackets will be</b>

Father's Day Buffet at The Skillet Restaurant

<p></p>Celebrate Dad with a hearty, home-cooked meal packed with his favorite foods!<br /><br />The Skillet's annual <b>Father's Day Buffet</b> at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View happens Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.<br /><br />Entrees include:<br />• Skillet’s Famous Fried Chicken<br />• BBQ Ribs<br />• Hamburger Steak with Grilled Onions &amp;

Overlook Hike

Join a park interpreter for a hike along the Caddo Bend Trail to the park's scenic Point 50 overlook. Along the way, we will talk about the environment that surrounds us and also get great lake and forest views. Bring water, snacks, and your cameras. This is a moderate to strenuous round-trip 3-mile

Grab-Bag Adventures

Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter to try your luck at guessing what's in the bag! Come with your family and enjoy watching others guess along with you.&nbsp;

Camping Bingo

Who doesn't like a game of BINGO? Add more fun to your family camping trip with Camping Bingo! Join a park interpreter for a bit of downtime or for exploring nature, the bingo cards feature various themes like camping gear, wildlife, and outdoor activities, serving as a source of entertainment for

A Bug’s Life

Meet a part interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the&nbsp;creepy, crawly critters of Woolly Hollow State Park and why they are important. This&nbsp;program involves getting close to live insects.

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