Louisiana Hiking Club

Campfest 2026 Event Schedule
Friday, March 6, 2026
Group Camp Area
4:00 PM – Check-In opens
Evening: Campfire/S'mores
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Group Camp Area
Morning Check-In (continues)
Children's Activities
Shop - Used/New Merchandise for sale
Gear Closet Exhibit
10:00 AM
Mushroom Cultivation
by Jordan Gros.
12:00 AM
Lunch
01:00 PM
Seasonal Employment at National Parks (Louisiana State Arboretum)
presented by Sherry Dunbar. Sherry will show a video and share her experiences.
01:00 PM
Forest Bathing and Journaling
Led by Kathy Polman. Class limited to 20 people.
02:00 PM
Afternoon Hike (tentative)
6:30 PM
Potluck Dinner
Club Raffle Giveaway
8:00 PM and beyond
Campfire & S'mores.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Pancake Breakfast (provided by the club)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Canoeing on the Lake
Cleanup and Departure: All campers must clean up and depart by 1:00 PM.


Tour Guide Mike VanEtten is our canoe trip leader. Canoes to be launched by 9 am. The trip will be about 2 to 2-1/2 hrs.
Canoeists: Please meet at the Group Camp parking lot by 8:15 or at the South Landing by 8:30.
Canoes are available to rent (RSVP required), or feel free to bring your own watercraft.

