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Ouabache SP Holds Ouabache Olympiad, Aug. 1

Go for the gold at the fourth annual Ouabache State Park Olympiad on Aug. 1.

Sponsored by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, Ouabache Olympiad begins at 8 a.m. at the pool lawn with registration and a team picture.

Events are: opening ceremony, 8:45 a.m.; run/walk, 9-9:30 a.m.; archery and air rifle shooting, 9:30-11 a.m.; swimming, 11-11:45 a.m.; cycling, noon-12:45 p.m.; basketball, tennis and volleyball, 1-2:30 p.m.; canoeing, 3-4 p.m.; hiking, 5-6 p.m.; closing ceremony, 6 p.m.

Participate in five events and earn the bronze. Participate in seven events and earn the silver. Participation in all 10 events will bring home a gold medal.

Participation is free after paying park admission, $7 per in-state vehicle or $9 per out-of-state vehicle.

Campsites can be reserved at camp.IN.gov or 1-866-622-6746.

Ouabache State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2975.htm) is at 4930 E. St. Rd. 201, Bluffton, 46714.