Dogwood Canyon Nature Bridge
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Dogwood Canyon Nature Bridge
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
DOGWOOD CANYON NATURE PARK
Near Branson, Missouri
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
Visitors to Dogwood Canyon are often stunned by the spectacular scenery of its beautiful waterfalls, forests and even herds of buffalo. The Beautiful Missouri Ozarks Straddling the Missouri and Arkansas border about a 30 minute drive southwest of Branson, the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park offers visitors access to 10,000 acres of pristine Ozark Mountain beauty.
A private preserve, maintained and operated
by the owners of Bass Pro Shops and the
nearby Big Cedar Lodge, Dogwood Canyon
is open to the public throughout the year. If you want to experience the magnificent beauty of the Ozarks up close and personal, this is the place!
The entrance to the park is located on Missouri Highway 86, about 16 miles west
from its intersection with U.S. Highway 65
near Branson. From Eureka Springs, travel north on Highway 22 into Missouri and turn right on Highway 86. Even before you leave the highway, the beauty of the area is
apparent in all directions.
There are numerous ways to see the canyon, depending on your schedule, budget and sense of adventure. Hiking and biking are popular here, as are horseback rides,
kayaking, paddleboats and even jeep tours.
Perhaps the best way to introduce yourself to
the park, however, is to take the guided wildlife tram tour.
This comfortable, two-hour, open-air ride
takes you through canyon and introduces you
to many of its unique archaeological,
historical and scenic sites. From waterfalls and architectural wonders to large herds of buffalo (bison), elk, white tail deer and even Texas longhorn cattle, the guides explain the
history and environment of Dogwood Canyon.
Among the more fascinating archaeological sites in the canyon are several caves located high in the face of a steep bluff. Researchers located ancient Native American cave burials
here during the creation of the park. The
caves themselves are not open to the public, but can be seen from the tour road loading through the park.
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Comments (34)
Lori Pittenger
Gorgeous capture with your artistic touch Elizabeth! Wonderful composition and light/colors! LVF
Jerry Bokowski
Elizabeth, This is absolutely gorgeous. There are many natural stone bridges in Sabino Canyon in Tucson and Zion in Utah! FAV / like
Megan Walsh
This is absolutely gorgeous!! The other bridge photos are gorgeous too. Love the stone work :)
Catherine Sherman
Gorgeous, Elizabeth! I love the many shades of green and the reflection in the water. Liked!
Bill Caldwell - ABeautifulSky Photography
What a beautiful scene Elizabeth and what a cool bridge too! f/v