A SOARIN’ GOOD TIME — Falconer Rusty Scarborough and his red-tailed hawk participate during a previous year’s Live Falconry Hunt. Michelle Edmonds photo
From Arkansas State Parks
BISMARCK — The eagles have landed! DeGray Lake Resort State Park is excited to host its 48th annual Eagles Et Cetera festival January 22-24, 2027.
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 Cruise 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 arkansas.com.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park is pleased to be able to offer 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 on Monday, Jan. 18, at the lodge front desk, (501) 865-5851. Binoculars and cameras are welcome and encouraged. Guests are advised to dress very warmly for all outdoor tours, especially lake tours — it will be significantly colder and windier out on the water.
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