Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundantwildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour,but space is limited. You must register for the tour. Call 479-967-5516 to register for a seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutesbefore the tour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp. (Weather permitting)

Join a park interpreter ingrassy area across from the visitor center for this fun storytime and craft designed for children under 5 to learn aboutand explore nature and the many creatures that call LakeDardanelle State Park home.

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fishspecies found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s forlunch?

Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park makes a perfect place for them to find this food and rest due to its diverse habitats. Can you take on that challenge? Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to try your luck!

Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to learn about the wide variety of shapes and sizes of fish that live in Lake Dardanelle, die to its health and diversity. After you discover the reasons for their shapes you can create a fish of your own.

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.

The Arkansas River creates many opportunities for enjoyment as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle. What all lives in the Lake besides fish and turtles? Well, here is your chance to find out. We will seine for macro-invertebrates at the visitor center kayak beach and see who is living in the lake. Come prepared to get wet and wear water shoes.

Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake Dardanelle State Park's role in maintaining that. You will then have the chance to practice your casting!

There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle home. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about. We will make some tracks of our own to show, who goes there?

Have you ever wondered aboutthe daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area beforeremoval, long before this area was a park? Meet a parkinterpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor centerto learn some of the games they played to pass the timedevelop their hunting skills. All ages Welcome!

Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitatis home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreterin the visitor center Orientation Room to explore some of theplayers in this vital ecosystem.

Lake Dardanelle State Park has adiverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of life. Meeta park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitorcenter to race through this life-sized tree maze to discoversome of the trees found here and what makes them stand outfrom the others.

 We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fishspecies found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s forlunch?

March to Main will provide an opportunity for Arkansas Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends if the university to walk side by side with members of the Russellville community. March to Main event will start at Arkansas Tech's Centennial Plaza (in front of Simmons Bank field) and will end in Downtown Russellville.

The president of Pope County Historical Foundation, Margaret Motley will be speaking on the history of Potts Inn

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundantwildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour,but space is limited. You must register for the tour. Call 479-967-5516 to register for a seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutesbefore the tour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp. (Weather permitting)

Wonderboys vs Southern Nazarene at 6:00 p.m.

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundantwildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour,but space is limited. You must register for the tour. Call 479-967-5516 to register for a seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutesbefore the tour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp. (Weather permitting)

There isgreat diversity in habitat and animals at Lake Dardanelle,making it easy to explore and enjoy nature here. We will seehow many of the nature items on our list you can find. There will be some interesting things on the list, so bring yourthinking cap, be ready to get creative with your answers, andlet’s go nature hunting. Pick up your list at the front desk ofthe Visitor Center.

The diverse habitatsaround Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities fordiscovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter in thevisitor center Orientation Room to find out what is in hermagic bag! We’ll play a little game to let you touch and feelyour way around. Hints will be given, but you’ll be testingyour sense of wildlife!

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fishspecies found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s forlunch?

We will discuss what nature journaling is andthe many forms it can take. There will be multiple activitiesthat will help meet requirements for all Outdoor Art badgesfrom Daisy to Cadette. We will meet at the open-air pavilion.All materials will be provided. Though no fee is required,space is limited; please call Lake Dardanelle State Parkvisitor center at 479-967-5516 by September 2, 2023, to getsigned up. #GSLSP2023

Opal Agafia will be playing!

We will learn about the Trail of Tears and explore the role the area surrounding Lake Dardanelle Played during removal. Native  Americans, removed from heir homes, made decisions here that changed their lives. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn some of the history that happened in this place.

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Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundantwildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour,but space is limited. You must register for the tour. Call 479-967-5516 to register for a seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutesbefore the tour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp. (Weather permitting)

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fishspecies found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s forlunch?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1M3w-vAoyGe88VxXfzr3DthTv61aYJvajb0Sf-TmVLfscfH1QP7XSLHnI&v=NSfs_pgr_TY&feature=youtu.be

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Dr. Clay Sherrod will be discussing topics concerning the April 8th 2024 Eclipse. This is a free community event and will take place in the Doc Bryan lecture hall.

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Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundantwildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour,but space is limited. You must register for the tour. Call 479-967-5516 to register for a seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutesbefore the tour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp. (Weather permitting)

Lake Dardanelle's fishery is healthy and diverse. We'll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to create some fishy art.

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fishspecies found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s forlunch?

Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues, and a compass. Come join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room and learn about letterboxing.

The watershed surrounding Lake Dardanelle is the backbone for the Arkansas River as the river journeys through the lake creating opportunities for people like you. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about Lake Dardanelle's vast and wide watershed. Then make your own watershed and see how the water rolls through your land!

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.

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fishspecies found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s forlunch?

Basket Weaver Meetup

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundantwildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour,but space is limited. You must register for the tour. Call 479-967-5516 to register for a seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutesbefore the tour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp. (Weather permitting)

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundantwildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour,but space is limited. You must register for the tour. Call 479-967-5516 to register for a seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutesbefore the tour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp. (Weather permitting)