Seasonal
Seasonal at Dogwood Canyon
Dogwood Canyon is beautiful every season of the year. Check out some of the special offerings and events we have this winter that help you enjoy the beauty of Dogwood Canyon!
All guests are strongly encouraged to book tours in advance as many sell out early due to increased traffic during the winter season.
Private Creek and Canyon Tours
Only available Tuesdays and Thursdays | April 7 - Sep. 29
Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the Ozarks with our one-of-a-kind Creek & Canyon Tour. Allow our skilled guides to take you on a journey to discover the best fishing spots along the peaceful waters of Dogwood Creek. Then, buckle up for a thrilling off-road escapade as we navigate the challenging terrain of Little Indian Canyon.
This is a 3.5 to 4-hour excursion in an open-air vehicle that can hold 2 people. Dogs are NOT allowed.
All fishing gear will be provided. Although it is not required, guests should have prior fly-fishing experience to use fly rods; however, spinning rods will be provided to those who do not.
Park admission is a separate and required ticket.
Foraging In The Ozarks
Join wilderness survival instructor and naturalist Bo Brown, author of Foraging the Ozarks and Foraging Central Grasslands, at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park for a mosey around the canyon to learn about wildflowers, edible and medicinal plants, and a bit about local archaeology. Bring binoculars if you have them, as there’s always a possibility to see beautiful songbirds and other Ozarks wildlife!
This walk is a slow mosey within 0.2-miles of the Nature Center.
Stone-Age Survival Skills
There is a direct line of human technology, from 2.3 million years ago when our earliest ancestors banged rocks to make cutting tools, to the rapid advances in our modern world. Join survival instructor and naturalist Bo Brown, author of Foraging the Ozarks and Foraging Central Grasslands, to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive.
