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 The first parcels of the property were acquired in 1990 by Johnny Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops. The park is managed by the Dogwood Canyon Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the canyon’s natural plant and wildlife environment. The Foundation promotes environmental conservation by maintaining the park and providing the public with an unspoiled setting for exploration and the enjoyment of various outdoor activities.
The purposes of the Dogwood Canyon Foundation are to promote natural conservation and preservation, and to preserve the natural environment and its wildlife and plant life by acquiring and maintaining ecologically significant, undeveloped land and preserving it for the benefit of the general public. To achieve its purpose, the Foundation owns, operates and maintains the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park.
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is a one-of-a-kind experience for nature
lovers and adventure seekers of all ages. Covering 10,000 acres of pristine
Ozark Mountain landscape, the park has miles of crystal-clear trout
streams, dozens of cascading waterfalls, ancient burial caves, unique
hand-built bridges and bottomless, blue-green pools.
The walls of the jagged ravines frame a dramatic valley bursting with
hardwoods, evergreens and of course, the park’s namesake Dogwoods,
which are especially spectacular in the spring. The streams hold record
trout, and the high meadows that reach into Arkansas provide pasture
for small resident herds of long-horned cattle, American bison and elk.
(The two RV Gypsies did not get into the area with the wildlife). |
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There are many activities at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park: walking, biking, fishing, horseback rides, tram tours, private jeep tours, Segway tours and guided fishing. The two RV Gypsies took the Segway tour and those photos can be seen through the link at the bottom of this page. |
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Below: A wildlife
display - "HELP" cried Karen Duquette as she had
a staring contest with the wild animal. |
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Below: A reflection in the big window by the restaurant across from the waterfall and a view of the water while standing near the waterfall. |
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Below: A tree house built
by Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters! |
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A turkey vulture and two
owls by the tree house - YES, they are real and alive. |
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