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Fourth of July Celebration 2025

Join the park interpreters for a classic, family-friendly, Fourth of July celebration. This day will be filled with games and activities. Please contact the park for more information. Join the park interpreters for a classic, family-friendly, Fourth of July celebration. This day will be filled with games and activities. Please contact the park for more information.
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Pedal and Pines Ride

Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a one-hour guided bicycle ride on the roads of Lake Catherine State Park. We will meet at the administration office to begin this scenic adventure. Please bring your o... Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a one-hour guided bicycle ride on the roads of Lake Catherine State Park. We will meet at the administration office to begin this scenic adventure. Please bring your o...
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Legends and Lore of the Ouachitas Hike

What secrets hide in the Ouachita Mountains? On this storytelling hike, we’ll explore local legends, from mysterious lights to tales of early settlers and native traditions. Whether you enjoy ghost st... What secrets hide in the Ouachita Mountains? On this storytelling hike, we’ll explore local legends, from mysterious lights to tales of early settlers and native traditions. Whether you enjoy ghost st...
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Seasonal Colors and Nature’s Paintbrush

Spring is nature’s grand awakening! As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, the forests and meadows of Lake Catherine State Park burst into color with vibrant wildflowers and budding trees.... Spring is nature’s grand awakening! As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, the forests and meadows of Lake Catherine State Park burst into color with vibrant wildflowers and budding trees....
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Paddle and Play at the Falls

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing paddle across the sparkling waters of Lake Catherine as we make our way to the park’s stunning waterfall. Along the way, we’ll take time to explore the sights an... Join a park interpreter for a relaxing paddle across the sparkling waters of Lake Catherine as we make our way to the park’s stunning waterfall. Along the way, we’ll take time to explore the sights an...
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The Hidden World of Fire and Ash Hike

Join a park interpreter at the trailhead to hike the Dam Mountain Trail to explore how fire, often misunderstood as purely destructive, plays a vital role in shaping the Ouachita Forest. You’ll discov... Join a park interpreter at the trailhead to hike the Dam Mountain Trail to explore how fire, often misunderstood as purely destructive, plays a vital role in shaping the Ouachita Forest. You’ll discov...
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Paddle and Play at the Falls

Experience Lake Catherine State Park in a new way! Join a park interpreter for Paddle and Play at the Falls, a scenic 3-mile kayaking excursion perfect for paddlers of all skill levels. Over the cours... Experience Lake Catherine State Park in a new way! Join a park interpreter for Paddle and Play at the Falls, a scenic 3-mile kayaking excursion perfect for paddlers of all skill levels. Over the cours...
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Stand Up Paddleboarding 101

Ready to try something new and exciting? Join a park interpreter for a fun and beginner-friendly stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) session on the calm, clear waters of Lake Catherine. You'll get a quick c... Ready to try something new and exciting? Join a park interpreter for a fun and beginner-friendly stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) session on the calm, clear waters of Lake Catherine. You'll get a quick c...
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological si... Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological si...
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Summer Kickoff Campfire

Join a park interpreter around the campfire by the trailhead for good company and warm drinks. Coffee and sweet treats will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. This program is a come-and-g... Join a park interpreter around the campfire by the trailhead for good company and warm drinks. Coffee and sweet treats will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. This program is a come-and-g...