Eagle Watch Cruises through end of February 2018
Hobbs State Park Conservation Area offers eagle watch tours on Beaver Lake from November 2017 through February 2018. The remaining tours will take place on the following dates: Dec. 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30; Jan. 1, 6, 7, 13*, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28; Feb. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25.
* A special tour on "How to Photograph Eagles" is being offered to adults who wish to know how to photograph eagles, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
"We have always been lucky seeing eagles on our tours -- some mature, some immature -- and we always see other beautiful wildlife as well," said Rebekah Penny, park interpreter. "It could be migrating osprey, great blue herons, kingfishers, deer or red-tailed hawks. No one will ever be disappointed on our eagle tours. We can only take 20 guests at a time, so it's important that folks call the park in a timely manner to ensure that their names get on the boarding lists," she added.
Tickets must be purchased in advance: Adults -- $10 plus tax; Children 6-12 -- $5 plus tax. Tours depart Rocky Branch Marina promptly at 3 p.m. (except for the special tour on Jan. 13 which departs at 2 p.m.). For more information, call 479-789-5000.
Community on 12/20/2017