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Morning Breeze Cruise
Monday, June 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Smooth water, cool morning air, breathtaking views – these are but a few of the many alluring qualities of DeGray Lake in the morning. Beat the heat on this refreshing and relaxing cruise of the lake…
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Soaring Scavengers
Monday, June 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
A bird? A plane? No, it’s a vulture! Join a park interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Sunset Cruise
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 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 can be made beginning…
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Lightning Bug Lingo
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Humans use light for
communicating in a number of ways - from green and red traffic lights to
flashing car turn signals; from the light of an emergency signal fire to the…
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Survival Keychains
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Imagine you are lost and stranded in the wilderness without food or gear. What will it take to survive? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of survival while making your own survival keychain…
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Scenic Lake Cruise
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 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 can be made beginning…
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Sunset-Moonrise Kayak Tour
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 7:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
DeGray Lake is often at its calmest during the night, and this makes for some pristine flatwater kayaking conditions. Join a park interpreter to enjoy the cooler, quieter side of DeGray Lake…
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If Trees Could Speak
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
We’ve all heard that the Lorax speaks for the trees, but what if the trees could speak for themselves? Imagine the stories they would share about this beautiful land that we now call our…
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Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Arkansas is a natural fit for the sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park…
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Sunset Cruise
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 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 can be made beginning…
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Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
What creatures can be found lurking around DeGray Lake Resort State Park at night? Join a park interpreter to find out! After diving into the world of creepy crawlies, we will embark on…
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Discovery Hike: Towering Pines Trail
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for this brief 1/2-mile guided hike on the Towering Pines Trail. Let's see what we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake, look for animal tracks, listen for birds,…
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Seine Netting
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
DeGray Lake is teeming with life from trophy bass to tiny minnows to macroinvertebrates. Join a park interpreter to learn how to use a seine net and see what you can catch. Wear clothes and shoes that…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to the main river channel or even an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 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 can be made beginning…
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Golf Course Safari
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
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Dragonfly Flyby
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
What is there to know about these tiny aerial acrobats? Meet a park interpreter and discover it yourself! Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. We will provide nets…
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