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The Art of Fire (Amphitheater)
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Want to learn a new way to get your campfire going in the evening? Join a park interpreter to learn the art of fire. Try a few hands-on techniques and start a fire of your own! After we get…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 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
Saturday, July 26, 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
Saturday, July 26, 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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Morning Breeze Cruise
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 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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Kayak Football
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced kayakers alike to learn and sharpen their paddling skills. A park interpreter will guide you through the basics of kayak and safety…
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Owl Prowl Adventure Cruise
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join us for this nocturnal adventure across the lake. We will journey by boat to a remote cove where we will try and call up some owls and listen to the other sounds of the night.…
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Wake Up with SUP - (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)
Monday, July 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Join a…
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Dragonfly Flyby
Monday, July 28, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 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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Soaring Scavengers
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.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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Regurgitation Station
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Are you inquisitive and brave? If so, try to stomach this fascinating, hands-on activity. We’ll search for clues to solve the mystery of an owl’s last supper by dissecting an owl pellet. All…
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Swim and Cruise Lake Tour
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in its refreshing water! We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful…
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Snorkeling Adventure
Wednesday, July 30, 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
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 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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Spider Sniffing Night Hike
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders! Join a park interpreter to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for them…
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Early Bird Hike
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Have you ever heard that the “early bird gets the worm”? It’s true! Spring mornings are full of wonderful bird song and activity that we can all enjoy. Join a park interpreter in this 1-mile…
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Ranger Beads
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…
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Scenic Lake Cruise
Thursday, July 31, 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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Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park invites you
to celebrate the holiday season in the comfort of the park's beautiful lodge. Come
in from the cold to make a nature-themed craft or tree ornament while…
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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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