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 fall that help you enjoy the beauty of Dogwood Canyon!
Creek Crawl Adventure
We ALL live downstream! Meet your aquatic neighbors on this immersive underwater adventure! Come crawl the creek with us as we explore an Ozarks stream using underwater viewers and snorkels to observe diverse wildlife and aquatic habitats. This activity will include wading in up to 2 feet of water and walking on uneven, sometimes slippery surfaces. Snorkels and masks will be made available as optional equipment for those interested but are not required to participate. Guests must provide their own towels and drinking water!
Restrictions: Ages 8+ only. Children under 18 need accompanied by an adult
Amenities to Guests: Snorkel, mask, underwater viewing tools, and life vests are provided by request.
Reservations Recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket.
Private Creek and Canyon Tours
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.
Canyon Discovery Tours
Discover the canyon like never before with this private educational guided tour! Experience the park’s unique ecosystems with your own personal park interpreter. Throughout the tour, we’ll stop and hop out of the vehicle for short observations and investigations to explore the wonders and curiosities the park has to offer.
This is a 2 to 2.5-hour excursion in an open-air vehicle that can hold up to 5 people. Dogs are NOT allowed.
Reservations are recommended. 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.
