Schools out for summer which means calendars are filling up fast for activities to keep everyone busy. This season, a couple of Arkansas state parks are offering full moon kayak tours. The nighttime tours will be a unique way to experience the nocturnal side of the Natural State. Let’s take a sunscreen break and enjoy the cool nights along these Arkansas lakes.

There’s no doubt that kayaking in Arkansas is a good choice just about anytime of the year.

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But this summer, a couple of state parks are offering a particularly memorable kayak trip.

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Woolly Hollow, Lake Catherine, and Lake Ouachita will be hosting full moon kayak tours.

Facebook/The State Parks of Arkansas They’ll provide the life jackets and kayaks, you’ll just need to bring a headlamp.

These tours are a unique way to relax in the Natural State…

Flickr/ninniane Tours will begin around 8 pm and last about an hour.

…as well as see the state’s nocturnal wildlife in action.

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This will be a perfect summer experience to have with your family.

Flickr/Cathy T Kids 6-12 are welcome but will need to ride tandem with an adult.

A full moon kayak tour is just one more amazing Arkansas adventure to plan for soon.

Flickr/Daniel Weber Spots will fill up fast so be sure to register soon!

Here’s more information for the June 28th, 2018 tour in Lake Catherine and Lake Ouachita and the July 27th, 2018 tour in Woolly Hollow.

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They’ll provide the life jackets and kayaks, you’ll just need to bring a headlamp.

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Tours will begin around 8 pm and last about an hour.

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Kids 6-12 are welcome but will need to ride tandem with an adult.

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Spots will fill up fast so be sure to register soon!

We would love to see your night time tour captures in our Facebook Group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.

For more summer trip inspiration, take to the trees in this canopy walk.

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