Start the new year with a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. First Day Hikes take place across the nation, so this is the perfect opportunity to spend the day doing what you love alongside thousands of hikers throughout the country. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to explore nature and take part in a hike along the Meadowbrook Trail that will be good for both your soul and your body. The Meadowbrook Trail is an easy 0.75-mile trail.

Winter is a challenging time for some of Lake Dardanelle’s wildlife. Have you ever wondered where these creatures go when it gets cold? Do they migrate, take a long nap, or continue to move around like normal all winter? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn what animals do to survive the winter.

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 will be in the area for viewing including American White Pelicans, ducks, and Snow Geese. Please dress warmly as temperatures and winds are more severe on the lake. In an effort to accommodate as many people as possible for our tours we will be taking reservations. You will need to 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 Tournament Weigh-In Facility. Also, in case of inclement weather, call 1 hour before tour time for possible cancellations.

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 will be in the area for viewing including American White Pelicans, ducks, and Snow Geese. Please dress warmly as temperatures and winds are more severe on the lake. In an effort to accommodate as many people as possible for our tours we will be taking reservations. You will need to 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 Tournament Weigh-In Facility. Also, in case of inclement weather, call 1 hour before tour time for possible cancellations.

Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!

You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover some of the creatures that call this area home with a fun game of Wildlife Bingo.

When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and see what you can determine about the game scene in the area.

Some animal calls are very familiar while others are rather vague and when they all mix, it can be difficult to pick them out. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn a few of the animal calls you could hear at Lake Dardanelle State Park.

The plants found in Lake Dardanelle State Park depend on spreading their seeds far and wide in order to survive, but they don’t move around like animals. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to discover how plants get their seeds from one place to another.

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 will be in the area for viewing including American White Pelicans, ducks, and Snow Geese. Please dress warmly as temperatures and winds are more severe on the lake. In an effort to accommodate as many people as possible for our tours we will be taking reservations. You will need to 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 Tournament Weigh-In Facility. Also, in case of inclement weather, call 1 hour before tour time for possible cancellations.

The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills) our program series designed to give ladies the opportunity to explore the available recreation at Lake Dardanelle and the surrounding area, by learning skills and knowledge needed to enjoy nature. We offer a new program topic each month for 6 months, this year we are offering two different time options: Friday Night O.W.L.S. or Saturday Early Bird O.W.L.S. We will meet in the Lakeview Room of the visitor center to discuss the basics of birding: Bird ID, bird books, and binoculars. You must pre-register for each months class separately by calling (479) 967-5516 and paying the $30 registration fee. All COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed. Contact the park for information on future topics and dates.

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 will be in the area for viewing including American White Pelicans, ducks, and Snow Geese. Please dress warmly as temperatures and winds are more severe on the lake. In an effort to accommodate as many people as possible for our tours we will be taking reservations. You will need to 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 Tournament Weigh-In Facility. Also, in case of inclement weather, call 1 hour before tour time for possible cancellations.

Birds come in all shapes and sizes. Each species’ beak is specially adapted to help it eat. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for some experiments to learn how different birds eat their meals.

Bald Eagles are incredible not only for their beauty and speed but for their size as well. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and discover how you measure up to an eagle.

How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages welcome!

How can you tell an animal has been in the area without having seen it yourself? You can often find hints left behind. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about a few of the animals tracks you may see when you visit Lake Dardanelle State Park.

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 will be in the area for viewing including American White Pelicans, ducks, and Snow Geese. Please dress warmly as temperatures and winds are more severe on the lake. In an effort to accommodate as many people as possible for our tours we will be taking reservations. You will need to 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 Tournament Weigh-In Facility. Also, in case of inclement weather, call 1 hour before tour time for possible cancellations.

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 will be in the area for viewing including American White Pelicans, ducks, and Snow Geese. Please dress warmly as temperatures and winds are more severe on the lake. In an effort to accommodate as many people as possible for our tours we will be taking reservations. You will need to 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 Tournament Weigh-In Facility. Also, in case of inclement weather, call 1 hour before tour time for possible cancellations.

As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We must be careful when enjoying these opportunities that we don’t affect others. Join a park interpreter at the weigh-in pavilion and help her solve a marsh mystery. Discover how you can help protect our natural areas.

The construction of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System allows for much easier travel up and down the Arkansas River. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover how travel on the river has evolved over time.

Deer, rabbits, squirrels and various winter birds are just a few of the animals that live at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Meadowbrook Trail head for an easy walk and discover the signs left behind from our winter wildlife.

Imagine that you are a child traveling to new territory with your parents long ago. What would you have done for fun? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the Visitor Center to discover how kids passed the time while their parents forged the culture you find here today, and try your hand at some old-fashioned fun. All ages welcome!

Many of the early explorers, including those that traveled through the area around what is now Lake Dardanelle State Park, kept journals of the things they saw and experienced as they traversed the wilderness. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn why it was so important. You will also be able make your own nature journal to take with you.

Lake Dardanelle State Park provides a home for birds of all shapes and sizes. Each species’ beak is specially adapted to help it eat. Visit the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to discover how widely the birds in the park vary.