Sunset and Full Moon Kayak Tours
Spend some time on Beaver Lake while paddling a one-man kayak guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of paddling at a calm area of Beaver Lake. Recreational kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Bring a bottle of water, bug spray, flashlight, and dress for the weather. Choose one of the remaining tours that fit your schedule. The cost of each tour is $25, plus tax, for adults and $12, plus tax, for children (ages 9-12). Those who have pre-registered will meet at the visitor center.
Sunset Kayak Tours -- 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and Thursday, Aug. 29
Preregistration and payment are required. To register or obtain additional information, call 479-789-5000.
Thru Hiker -- Traveling Light with Fuel to Burn
If you complete a long-distance trail hike end-to-end within one calendar year, you are called a "Thru-Hiker." If you've ever worried that you'll run out of energy on a long hike, you will want to attend Jim Warnock's upcoming program at Hobbs State Park. He will share strategies for completing long hiking trips while remaining healthy and well-fed. Participants will see how he prepares and packs food for the long haul. Warnock will demonstrate ways to acquire dehydrated foods and customize meals that work to provide a balanced diet on the trail, whether you're traveling 10 or 100 miles. Warnock will share photos and stories from a variety of backpacking experiences, along with tips for preparing and completing long through-hikes in varied conditions. Children and their parents or grandparents are welcome to join Warnock and his black Lab, "Hiker-dog," for a short walk on the Ozark Plateau Trail after the presentation. This program begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Visitor Center and is free to the public.
Fun with Mother Nature -- Monthly
We hear about our great friend Mother Nature, but at Hobbs State Park you can actually see her the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. all year. Her favorite thing to do is to read nature-related stories of the forest and the animals that live there. Storytime will be followed by "hands-on" nature-craft activities. Children of all ages are welcome, however, most stories will target children 3-6 years of age.
Mother Nature visits and reading subjects for this year include: Sept. 14 -- Autumn in the Woods: Preparing for Winter; Oct. 12 -- Bats: Not Really Scary; Nov. 9 -- It's Turkey Time and Dec. 14 -- Who Goes There? Footprints and Animal Signs
Park Visitor Center
For additional information on Hobbs programs, trails, picnicking or meeting room rental and the Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Visitor Center, contact the park at 479-789-5000. The visitor center is located on Arkansas Highway 12, just east of the War Eagle Road intersection.
To learn more about upcoming Friends of Hobbs speakers and other park programs, go to www.friendsofhobbs.com and www.ArkansasStateParks.com/hobbsstateparkconservationarea.
General News on 08/21/2019