This Week: Sunday, February 5 – Eagle Tour @ Lake Dardanelle State Park, 10:00am 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. Thursday, February 9 – Valentine’s Party @ CALS Main Library Branch, 6:30pm The library asks kids to be … Read entire article »

This Week: Sunday, January 29 – A Mile In Their Shoes @ Forest Heights Middle School, 1pm-3pm All ages can stop by Scott Field Track at Forest Heights Middle School to run or walk one last mile in their athletic shoes before donating the kicks to be recycled or given to those in need. Kids shoes are especially needed, so families are encouraged to participate. Monday, January 30 – The Story of Your Life Writing Workshop @ Laman Library, Argenta Branch, 6:00pm Led by author, editor, and publisher Paula Morell, this workshop will help you to find your own life stories to share. For all ages and stages of writing. Admission is free. Pre-registration is required. Call (501) 687-1061. Wednesday, February 1 – Storytime @ Barnes & Noble in West Little Rock, 11:00am Barnes & Noble … Read entire article »

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 »