SPRINGBREAK2021
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Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
FUN ATTRACTIONS
TO ENJOY THIS SPRING BREAK
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his spring break, your family can enjoy the ultimate getaway in the Branson area with great attractions for all ages.
THE EXPLORER PASS (WondersOfWildlife.org/explorer-pass/) includes:
• Dogwood Canyon general admission
• Wonders of Wildlife general admission
• Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail general admission • Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum general admission
• $15 Fun Mountain Game Card
Tip: Each attraction has posted its COVID response on its site. We were pleased with the cleanliness and safety protocols everywhere we went.
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kcparent.com march 2021
DOGWOOD CANYON NATURE PARK Plan an entire day at this attraction. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, straddling the MissouriArkansas border, is a beautiful 10,000-acre oasis in the Ozarks. At Dogwood Canyon, the first stop is the water-powered mill, where families may watch live demonstrations, tour the small museum showcasing Native American artifacts and savor a delicious meal at the restaurant that boasts breathtaking views of the waterfall. Our family enjoyed a bike tour through the park’s paved trails (you may bring bikes for free or rent bikes on-site). They also offer Segway tours, horseback riding, fishing, and walking tours (attraction availability is subject to change). On the trail, we saw beautiful waterfalls, crossed bridges, explored a small cave and saw a variety of wildlife, including fish and birds. The attraction also offers open-air tram tours (reservations required) that take you on a two-hour guided tour where you will see bison, elk, whitetail deer and Texas longhorns. The knowledgeable guides are passionate about the wildlife at the park and provide many opportunities to take photos along the way. For lunch, we dined at the Canyon Grill (admission to the attraction required to eat in the restaurant). Their bison burger was terrific. It is juicy, tender and full of flavor. The trout was great too— and they serve some of the best house-made chips I’ve ever had. I love spending time in the great outdoors in my home state, and Dogwood Canyon truly celebrates the best of Missouri’s beauty. DogwoodCanyon.org
