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Lake Kayaking Excursion
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer view of birds and wildlife you may not have had before, all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a…
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Feathered Flyers Weekend
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Attention all "bird brains": This weekend was made for you! Bird watching hikes, bird trivia, raptor visits, and plenty of feathers will fly throughout the weekend. Join our interpretive staff to…
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Paddling through the Wild: A Kayak Exploration of Lake Frierson
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Glide across Lake Frierson on a guided kayak tour to discover the plants and animals that call it home. Spot turtles, birds, and frogs while learning how they survive—and how we can help protect their…
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Kayak Birding Adventure
Sunday, August 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a kayaking adventure on Lake Frierson! In this tour of the lake, you can discover many different species of birds making pit-stops along their migratory…
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Labor Day Weekend: Canoe the Mississippi River
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State…
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Lake Kayaking Excursion
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer view of birds and wildlife all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak. Sign…
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Annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival
Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
Join us for the annual Eagles Et
Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which
has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable
conservation story of our…
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