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Dip Net Discovery

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 ... 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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Handling the Heat

Arkansas State Parks wants to remind folks that one can safely enjoy the outdoors even during the heat of the summer. Check our tips and precautions for the hot weather.
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Swimming

Cool off at one of Arkansas State Parks. From family-friendly pools, clear lake water or the perfect swimming hole, the state parks offer plenty of refreshing ways to swim in Arkansas.
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Boating / Marinas

Arkansas is the perfect destination for a vacation on the water. The State Parks of Arkansas offer access to 27 lakes and 14 rivers, perfect for all water activities. Take your boat, kayak or ca...
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Annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival

Join us for the annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable conservation story of our... Join us for the annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable conservation story of our...
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Fishing 101 at Storm Creek

Join the park ranger to learn some of the basics of fishing here at Mississippi River State Park. Discover some of the different types of fish that can be harvested from our lakes and what they eat.&n... Join the park ranger to learn some of the basics of fishing here at Mississippi River State Park. Discover some of the different types of fish that can be harvested from our lakes and what they eat.&n...
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Kayak Koving

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 P... 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 P...
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Discovery Hike: Island Trail

Join a park interpreter for this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for lake views. Join a park interpreter for this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for lake views.
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Morning Lake Tour

Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita! Bring a warm drink as a park interpreter will serve as your guide while you admire the scenery, wildlife, and stories of Lake Ouachita. Reservat... Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita! Bring a warm drink as a park interpreter will serve as your guide while you admire the scenery, wildlife, and stories of Lake Ouachita. Reservat...