PHOTO: A bald eagle is the highlight of the birds of prey featured at DeGray Lake Resort State Park’s annual Eagles Et Cetera festival. | Frank Cone/Pexels.com
DeGray Lake Resort State Park will host its annual Eagles Et Cetera festival January 23-25, 2026.
Outdoor enthusiasts can bundle up and 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 out 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 by some of Arkansas’ premier animal caretakers and educators. Learn about a variety of different conservation topics from experts like Rodney Paul of Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas and Rusty Scarborough, a master falconer. Families with children will enjoy the programs and crafts in the kid-friendly Eaglets Activity Room. A full schedule is available at arkansasstateparks.com.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers all programs free of charge with the exception of the following boat-based tours and golf course safaris: Tickets for Eagle Watch Tours (Saturday and Sunday) and the Owl Prowl Adventure Tour (Saturday evening) are $14 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. Admission to the exclusive Live Falconry Hunts (one on Friday and one on Saturday) is $20/person. Golf Course Safari (Friday and Saturday) tickets are $10/adult; $5 for children 6-12; under 6 free.
Registration opens for all tours starting Monday, January 19, at the lodge front desk, 501-865-5851. Binoculars and cameras are welcome and encouraged.