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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Lake Cruise
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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Fall Foliage Lake Tour
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Fall Foliage Lake Tour
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…
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Lake Cruise
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made…
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Fall Foliage Lake Tour
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made…
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Scenic Lake Cruise
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning…
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Fall Foliage Lake Tour
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Fall Foliage Lake Tour
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…
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Lake Cruise
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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Eagle Tour
Saturday, November 01, 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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Fall Foliage Lake Tour
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…
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Eagle Tour
Thursday, November 06, 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
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.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
Thursday, November 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 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
Monday, November 17, 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
Saturday, November 22, 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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