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.
Owl Prowl(opens in new tab)
Join us this autumn as we go on a prowl for owls in the Canyon! The evening will begin with a live owl encounter followed by an owl pellet dissection. We will then start our outdoor adventure with hotdogs and s’mores over the fire before beginning the journey into the park to call and listen for real owls! The second half of this program is outdoors and will finish after dark. Please dress for the weather and wear good, sturdy walking shoes.
Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket; however, it is NOT required if arriving after 4:30pm.
Personal flashlights are allowed but they will not be used during the walking portion. Guides will provide lighting for this part of the event.
Little Indian Lunch Ride(opens in new tab)
For the more experienced horseback rider, we offer our lunch ride. This adventure lasts around 2.5 hours and includes a break for lunch. All participants must: Be at least 12 years old and 48” tall, weigh no more than 250 lbs (you will be weighed prior to riding), and be able to ride on their own (one rider per horse).
Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket.
Private Creek and Canyon Tours(opens in new tab)
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.
Dinner Tram Tour(opens in new tab)
The Dogwood Dinner Tram is the perfect way to end your day! Hop aboard a tram and ride through towering bluffs and cascading waterfalls with majestic views. Then, join us for a BBQ buffet! Feast on your favorite home-cooked staples at our streamside Chuckwagon site while live music plays. Enjoy an evening surrounded by rustic beauty, family, and friends. Make sure to bring your appetite and get ready for an experience unlike any other — only at Dogwood Canyon!
Dinner menu will vary but be country bbq themed.
Admission to Dogwood Canyon not included
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.
