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Winter Workshop Series: Campfire Cooking Basics
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a
class in campfire cooking basics. We will use multiple mechanisms to cook
outdoors – including cast iron over a campfire, Dutch ovens, and foil…
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
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Handmade Holiday - Mug Rug
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by December 6th. The registration fee…
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Eagle Watch Tour
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake. Join us for…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
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Pinecones and Popcorn
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Want to make some popcorn and pinecone garland while snacking on popcorn and hot chocolate? Or maybe try your hand at making a pinecone wreath for your door. Join us at pavilion 2 for some fun holiday…
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Eagle Watch Tour
Monday, December 22, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for bald eagles. Join us for an eagle watch tour on Lake Ouachita to look for these majestic birds in their natural environment. Dress warmly and bring…
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Eagle Watch Tour
Monday, December 22, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for bald eagles. Join us for an eagle watch tour on Lake Ouachita to look for these majestic birds in their natural environment. Dress warmly and bring…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Saturday, December 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Sunday, December 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
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Eagle Tour
Monday, December 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
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Eagle Watch Tour
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high above the lake. Join us for…
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Eagle Tour
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
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Eagle Tour
Friday, January 02, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
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Outdoor Skills Series: Winter Fishing
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cold weather doesn’t stop great fishing — it just changes the approach. Join us to learn where fish go in winter, which bait and lures work best, and how to adjust your technique for cold-water…
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Club 52 Vision Board Workshop: Map Your Year of Adventure
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Get creative and plan your year of Arkansas State Park adventures at this hands-on vision board workshop! For $25 per participant, all materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
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Gourd Painting
Saturday, January 03, 2026 - Wednesday, April 01, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gourds are one of the oldest plants in North America! We will be painting gourds with outdoor paint for use as baskets, bowls, birdhouses or just decoration. We will discuss the growing and…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
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