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Ouachita Paddling Trail Phase 2 now open

Ouachita Paddling Trail ribbon cutting flyer. The opening will be on June 12 at Cheniere Lake

A Ribbon cutting will launch of Phase 2 of the Ouachita Paddling Trails with an afternoon of outdoor fun at Cheniere Lake.

The event will include a ribbon cutting for the brand-new kayak launch at Cheniere Lake Area 3, made possible through the efforts of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury (OPPJ). Guests can also enjoy a demo day with Ouachita Paddle & Provisions, where attendees can check out and try different kayaks and paddling equipment.

Following the event and demos, paddlers are invited to hit the water for a short, guided paddle from the new launch.

Short paddle to begin after 5:00 PM.

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.