Woolly Hollow State Park is known as a great place to enjoy fishing and swimming with its 40-acre Lake Bennett. But the park offers much more. This fall the park will celebrate Lake Bennett with a dedication of its new Wayside Exhibits area and will offer a fun two-day program for families who want to experience a little more of the outdoor life.
Located in the Ozark foothills, Woolly Hollow visitors can rent canoes, pedal boats and fishing boats. The park also provides 32 campsites, picnic sites, a pavilion, a hiking trail, a snack bar and a bathhouse with hot showers.
Saturday, Sept. 13 Making Memories (Dedication of Wayside Exhibits)
The park is asking the public to share memories of the Lake Bennett Recreational Area and Woolly Hollow State Park, to coincide with the dedication of the new Wayside Information Exhibits depicting the construction of Lake Bennett. The park is looking for people who helped in the construction of the lake or have a fond memory of Lake Bennett or Woolly Hollow (learned to swim in Lake Bennett, caught a huge fish, worked on the hiking trails, camped for the first time or just have a fond memory to share). Photos and written accounts of experiences can be sent to the park.
Saturday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 26 Raising a Wild Child
For families that want to be more involved in the outdoors but aren’t sure where to start, “Raising a Wild Child” should make it on the calendar. This two-day program will provide families the opportunity to explore and learn together what it means to live a life close to nature.
Activities include dealing with the “ick” factor, packing and planning for a family campout, cooking outdoors, tips on hiking with kids and more. Contact the park for a registration form and details for the workshop. Register early as space is limited and reservations are required. Admission: $25.
Woolly Hollow is about 18 miles north of Conway via U.S. 65 and Ark. 285. For more information, including available interpretive programs and events, call 501.679.2098 or visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/woollyhollow.