Hobbs State Park offers 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. Tours will take place during these months on the following dates:

December 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30; January 1, 6, 7, 13**, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28; February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25.

**This 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.

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.