May Events Taking Place in the Ouachitas of Arkansas

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Zoie Clift, travel writer
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

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In order to better serve your needs and to keep you from getting extremely long documents from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, we have decided to break down our Travelin’ Arkansas release into regions organized by date. This way you will be able to look only at the areas you are interested in covering. The territories covered in Travelin' Arkansas adhere to the six geographical regions found in the Arkansas Tour Guide. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: communications@arkansas.com or 501-682-7606.

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When you walk through a forest, do you know what types of trees you’re seeing? Join a park interpreter for a short walk through the woods May 1 for Tree I.D. in Bismarck at DeGray Lake Resort State Park. By the end of the walk, you’ll know lots of different trees and easy ways to tell them apart. For more details visit www.degray.com or call 501-865-5810.

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Treat your mother to an afternoon of beautiful music at the 4th annual Mother’s Day Bell Choir Concert May 8. The concert is in Hot Springs at The Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodlands Gardens. The Ringers of Hope bell choir presents its annual “Grand Finale” and Mother’s Day concert that includes a special section just for kids.For more information call 870-342-6276.

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May 12-22is the date for"Plaza Suite," a comedy by Neil Simon, at the Pocket Community Theatre in Hot Springs.Performances are held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The play involves three separate stories that take place in a suite at the Plaza Hotel. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. For details visit www.pockettheatre.com or call 501-623-8585.

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Experience a day in the lives of the early Rich Mountain settlers during Pioneer Day May 14 in Mena at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Participants gain insight into the lives of the pioneers by seeing how they lived. For more information visit www.queenwilhelmina.com or call 479-394-2863.

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Kayak Campout is May 14-15 at Lake Ouachita State Park in Mountain Pine. The overnight kayaking adventure includes meals and evening programs and information on the history, geology and wildlife of Lake Ouachita. Bring your own kayak and supplies or rent them from the park. Admission is $85. For more details visit www.arkansasstateparks.com or call 501-767-9366.
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The 6th annual Stueart Pennington Running Of The Tubs is May 21 in Hot Springs. The event is an open bathtub race that highlights the city's colorful history of "We Bathe the World," on world-famous Bathhouse Row. For a complete set of rules, contact the Hot Springs Convention Center at www.hotsprings.org or 501-321-2835.

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Lake Catherine State Park in Hot Springs is the scene of Memorial Day Mania on May 27-30.Park interpreters lead hikes, lake tours and nature programs during this holiday weekend. There will also be swimming, games, crafts, a sandcastle competition, and a celebration of the Nature Cabin’s grand opening for the season. For further details and program times contact the park at 501-844-4176.

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Submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-7606
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