RUSSELLVILLE — Lake Dardanelle State Park is offering winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing an American bald eagle now through February. Many other birds will be in the area for viewing, including white pelicans, snow geese and osprey.
Participants are advised to dress very warmly, as temperatures and winds are much more severe on the lake. Also, in case of inclement weather, call one hour before tour time for possible cancellations.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is one of the 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The park offers two areas on 34,300-acre Lake Dardanelle. The Russellville (main park) and Dardanelle locations both offer camping, marinas, launch ramps, standard pavilions, picnic sites, restrooms and bathhouses. Along with the visitor center and fishing tournament weigh-in pavilion, the Russellville area offers a barrier-free fishing pier and nature trail. Year-round interpretive programs are offered at the Russellville area.
For more information about the eagle tours or any park events, call the park at (479) 967-5516 or visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com or www.AdventureStateParks.com.