Who says Vegas is where all the action is!? From the Texarkana Gazette, this:
Tour the lake, pet the possum and learn Duct Tape 101 at Millwood State Park
MILLWOOD STATE PARK Activities during the Memorial Day weekend will include lake tours, a class called ‘Duct Tape 101 and pet the possum. Millwood State Park is located nine miles east of Ashdown on Arkansas Highway 32 on the north side of Millwood dam. Activities include: Friday (tonight)
7:30-8:30 p.m. Bingo. Free for the family with Park Interpreter Jennifer Gammon. Small prizes will be awarded. Meet at the pavilion. Saturday 2-2:30 p.m. Play in the sprinklers. Fun for kids of all ages. Meet at the Area C Bathhouse.
3-3:45 p.m. Duct Tape 101 Duct tape has a million and one uses from air conditioner repair to crafts. Learn the history of duct tape and how to useit. How about duct tape roses, wallets and ties? Meet at the picnic tables by Area C Bathhouse. 4:30-6 p.m. Lake tour Join park staff for a cruise around the lake. Tickets go on sale at 4:15 p.m. at the marina. The price is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12, children under age 6 are admitted free. 7-7:30 p.m. Pet the possum Come see, touch and learn about the states only native marsupial. Meet at the tables by Area C Bathhouse.
8:30-9 p.m. Owl Prowl Join the park staff to call up an owl or two. The park is home to the Great Horned Owls, Eastern Screech Owls and Barred Owls. Meet at the trail head in Area E. Sunday 2-2:30 p.m. Play in the sprinklers Kids of all ages are welcome. Meet at Area C Bathhouse. [...]
"Pet the possum," indeed!
Posted by Terry Oglesby at May 25, 2007 11:55 AM