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Bald Eagles Weekend at Gavins Point Dam

Bald Eagles Weekend at Gavins Point Dam

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Bald Eagle Days return this weekend to the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center near Gavins Point Dam.
Karla Zuetenhorst is a Park Ranger with the Corps of Engineers…..

Zuetenhorst says in addition to viewing Bald Eagles, there will be plenty of hands on activities for adults and kids…

Zuetenhorst says they have expanded this year……

Zuetenhorst says the programs are available on a first come first serve basis and seating isn’t guaranteed, so arriving early is a good idea. Bald Eagle Days will be from 8am to 8pm Friday and 8am to 4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. The visitor center is south of Gavins Point Dam on the Nebraska side of the river.

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