Ouachita Paddling Trails to be unveiled Wednesday at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge

KEDM Public Radio | By Cory Crowe

Published May 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM EDT

MONROE-WEST MONROE, La. - Discover Monroe-West Monroe is unveiling the Ouachita Paddling Trails on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

The event kicks will feature a short unveiling ceremony at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Boat Dock, located at Black Bayou Boat Dock Road, Monroe, LA, 71203.

The ceremony will be followed by a guided paddle on the new trails.

The event is free and open to all paddling enthusiasts. Be sure to bring your own kayak or canoe.

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Cory Crowe

Originally from Monroe, Cory has worked in a variety of media. He has worked in television news and spent seven years as a TV sports play-by-play announcer. He was also creative director for a television advertising department and worked extensively as a photojournalist. Cory has lived in both Dallas and New Orleans.

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