Outdoors briefs

Hike explores Pedestal Rocks

Ozark Highlands Trail Association will host a group hike Saturday at Pedestal Rocks and King's Bluff near Pelsor in the Ozark National Forest.

Pedestal Rocks is a 2.6-mile hike. King's Bluff is 1.9 miles. Both hikes visit high cliff areas so these hikes aren't recommended for children. No pets. Bring water and lunch.

Meet at the Harp's store in Elkins at 8:30 a.m. to car pool. For details contact Mike Lemaster, 479-466-5214, miker.lemaster@gmail.com.

Corps seeks park attendants

The Army Corps of Engineers seeks park attendants for the 2018 visitor season at Beaver Lake.

These paid positions include fee collectors, cleaning attendants or a combination of both. Park attendants are the primary point of contact for campers and day-use visitors.

For details contact Ranger Jared Trammell, 479-636-1210 extension 1708, Jared.D.Trammell@usace.army.mil.

Hobbs adds eagle cruises

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area has set additional eagle-viewing cruises for the holidays at Beaver Lake.

Cruises take place Saturday and Sunday. Additional dates are Dec. 22 and 23, Dec. 27 to 31 and Jan. 1. Cruises are held most Saturdays and Sundays through February.

Trips set sail at 3 p.m. aboard the park's 20-passenger pontoon boat. Trips last about 90 minutes. There is no restroom on the boat.

Cost is $10 for adults or $5 for children age 6-12. There's no charge for kids 6 and under.

Make reservations by calling the park visitor center, 479-789-5000.

Naturalists offer training

Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists are taking applications for new member training.

Classes start Jan. 20 for Benton County, Jan. 24 for Carroll County and Jan. 27 for Washington and Madison counties. Benton, Washington and Madison county classes are on alternating Saturdays. Carroll County classes meet on Wednesdays with field time to be determined.

Cost is $135 for training and materials, plus $30 annual dues. Cost is $80 for a second household member if materials are shared, plus annual dues.

Over 60 hours of instruction are offered in areas such as wildlife, watersheds, geology, native and invasive species. Most classes combine classroom and field work.

For details visit wordpress.arkansasmasternaturalists.org or email nwamncontact@mn4arkansas.org.

Sports on 12/12/2017

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