<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>

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

<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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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

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>

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

Interested in creating a one-of-a-kind artwork using nature? Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion for a hands-on craft using natural materials found at Daisy State Park to create a beautiful print using only the sun! Reservations are required as space is limited. Please call or stop by the

Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion for pizza rolls cooked at our Dutch oven cooking demonstration. Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking including how to care and season a Dutch oven. All participants at this exciting program will enjoy a fun snack! Reservations are required, please call

Meet in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center and learn about colorful rocks and minerals found at Crater of Diamonds State Park in this program for kids of all ages!

Lace up and join in this basketball shoot-out challenge
suitable for all ages! Age groups will be determined on site. Basketballs are
provided. No registration necessary. Who will be crowned this year's champs?