SHREVEPORT, LA  – Louisiana State Parks will be celebrating the spooky season with several big events over the next few weeks.

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During the weekends in October Louisiana State Parks will be filled with fun, family-friendly activities to get your little ghosts and goblins in the Halloween spirit.

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“Get into the spook spirit of the Halloween season with Louisiana State Parks this month. From Rougarou and Bigfoot hunts to mask making and the popular trick-or-treating and costume contests, it’s a great time to bring the family out to a state park for something fun to do every weekend in October,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.

These fun events kick off on Saturday, October 5, with events such as the “Rollercoaster of Love” mountain bike festival at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, hunt for Big Foot at Lake Bistineau or the Rougarou at Palmetto Island, or enjoy hayrides and haunting tales at Fort Jesup State Historic Site.

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There will also be an earth-oven demo on October 12 at Poverty Point World Heritage Site, a haunted museum at Rebel State Historic Site on October 18, 19, 25 and 26 featuring music, hayrides, and a children’s rope maze.

Be sure to make your way back to a Louisiana State Park the last weekend of the month, October 26-27. On Saturday, October 26, kids can trick-or-treat through the campgrounds at 17 different state parks.

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The month wraps up with a mini carnival Halloween celebration at Lake Claiborne State Park complete with games, face painting, costume contest and trick-or-treating.

Check Out Some of the Events Happening This Month:

🎃Nocturnal Hayride - Fontainebleau State Park
🎃"Spooky Doll" Trail - Lake D'Arbonne State Park
🎃Rougarou Hunt - Palmetto Island State Park
Plan your next trip at LaStateParks.com.

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