The eagles have landed! DeGray Lake Resort State Park is excited to host its 41st annual Eagles Et Cetera festival January 24-26, 2020. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from a number of memorable excursions offered during the weekend event: Enjoy a guided Eagle Watch Tour on beautiful DeGray Lake; embark on an evening Owl Prowl Adventure Tour or Golf Course Safari in search of nocturnal creatures; or, for a truly unique experience, accompany a master falconer on a Live Falconry Hunt on one of DeGray’s islands.
There will be plenty to see and do inside the warm, comfy lodge as well. Enjoy up-close views of live birds of prey during presentations by some of Arkansas’s premier animal caretakers and educators. Learn about a number of different conservation topics from experts like Rodney Paul of Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas, Rusty Scarborough, a master falconer, as well as educators and handlers from the Little Rock Zoo. Enjoy hands-on programs and crafts in the kid-friendly Eaglets Activity Room. Finally, experience the centerpiece of the celebration – the Little Rock Zoo’s amazing Birds of Prey Show featuring Lynn, the American bald eagle. A full schedule is available at arkansasstateparks.com.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park is pleased to be able to offer all programs free of charge, with the exception of boat based tours, golf course safaris, and select crafts. Tickets for Eagle Watch Tours (Saturday and Sunday) and Owl Prowl Adventure Tours (Friday and Saturday evenings) are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. Admission to the limited participation Live Falconry Hunts (Friday and Saturday) is $20/person. Golf Course Safari (Friday and Saturday) tickets are $10/adults; $5 children 6-12; under 6 free. Registration opens for all tours starting Monday, January 20 at the lodge front desk, (501) 865-5851. Binoculars and cameras are welcome and encouraged. Guests are advised to dress warmly for outdoor tours, especially lake tours – it is significantly colder and windier out on the water.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park is located near Hot Springs and Arkadelphia, six miles north of I-30 at Caddo Valley (exit 78) or 21 miles south of Hot Springs, Arkansas on Highway 7. In addition to the 96-room lodge, RV, tent, and YURT camping are also available. For further information contact the lodge at (501) 865-5851 or visit us online at www.arkansasstateparks.com.
*Special Notice: The Lodge’s Shoreline Restaurant is temporarily closed for renovations. Guests are advised to make alternate dining plans during their visit.
