This Week: Thursday, January 19 – Eagle Tour @ Lake Dardanelle State Park, 12:00pm 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. Many other spectacular birds may also be in the area for viewing including American white pelicans, ducks, and snow geese. Please dress warmly as temperatures and winds can be more severe on the lake. Call the visitor center at (479) 967-5516  to reserve your seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutes before the tour, at the boat dock near the Fishing Tournament Weigh-In Facility. Also, in case of inclement weather, call 1 hour before tour time for possible cancellations. Friday thru Sunday, Jan. 20-22 – Bald Eagle Bonanza @ Lake Catherine State Park. Activities include lake tours, … Read entire article »

This Week: Sunday, January 8 – Free Programs @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park Winter Waterfowl, 9am – Discover some of the different migratory birds that you may see at Pinnacle Mountain through this presentation. Afterwards, play a game called “Name that Waterfowl.” East Quarry Hike, 1pm-4pm – the East Quarry peak is an interesting area for unique rocks, plants, animals, park and area history, and amazing vista landscapes. Join us for a mildly strenuous 2 1/2 mile hike. Please bring plenty of water and sturdy shoes; binoculars and cameras are recommended! Nature Scavenger Hunt, 2pm – Can you find the tree with the scaly bark or the tree with thorns?  Meet a park interpreter and test your visual skills with a unique nature scavenger hunt activity. Wednesday, January 11 – Wednesday Walk-About @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park 2:00pm – 4:00pm Meet … Read entire article »

This Week: Sunday, January 1 – New Years Day @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park 9:00am – 4:00pm Looking for something to do New Year’s Day? Pinnacle Mountain State Park has something for everyone. At 9am there’s an Intermediate Level First Day Hike up the West Summit of Pinnacle Mountain. Let’s Talk About Turtles begins at 10 a.m. Learn the difference between a red-eared slider and a three-toed box turtle, view, a live specimen, and make your own paper plate turtle to take home. Knot-Tying Basics is at 1 p.m. in the park visitor center. Learn the basics of knot tying and the uses of these knots. A Beginner Level Hike around the 1/2 mile, paved Kingfisher trail starts at 2pm. The 3 p.m. session is I Ate a Bug. Have you ever eaten a … Read entire article »

This Week: Monday, December 5 – River City Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert @ Trinity United Methodist Church, 7:00pm Enjoy beautiful arrangements of much-loved seasonal classics along with some toe-tapping, sing-along fun surprises. Thursday, December 8 – River City Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert @ Trinity United Methodist Church, 7:00pm Enjoy beautiful arrangements of much-loved seasonal classics along with some toe-tapping, sing-along fun surprises. Friday, December 9 – 7th Ever Nog-off @ The Historic Arkansas Museum 5:00pm-8:00pm Start the season with Historic Arkansas Museum’s 7th Ever Nog-off, a culinary celebration of a favorite holiday drink and friendly competition for the best eggnog in town. Sample the nogs and vote on your favorite. Saturday, December 10 – Holiday Trolley Day @ North Little Rock and Little Rock 8:30am-11:55pm Ride the River Rail Trolley for free today! For info: 501-375-0121. Saturday, December … Read entire article »