Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
May 8, 2021 22:53:57 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
About 26 miles southwest of Branson, Mo (30 minute drive), is Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. This is a very scenic, and interesting nature park. Beautifully landscaped, in a nature setting. Lots of waterfalls, both short and tall. The creek is stocked with rainbow trout, and even a few golden rainbow trout. It is located along, and crosses the state line into Arkansas. On the Arkansas side there are large animals on display, elk, deer, longhorn cattle, and bison. Of particular interest here is a white bison, who is about 1 1/2 years old. It looks like it has a blonde hairdo. Not an albino bison. Takoda, who’s name is “friend to everyone” in Sioux, has some pigment. To see the animals, you must ride on a tram, but the rest of the park is walkable. You can ride bicycle, or segways also. The walkway takes you back about 3 miles! We saw a bald eagle along the creek on our 1st visit, which was last fall. If you like beautiful nature, this place is for you!!! These were taken on April 11, 2021.
Yes, it has an entrance fee(s), but the proceeds stay at the park.
As you can see, it is quite photogenic!
Yes, it has an entrance fee(s), but the proceeds stay at the park.
As you can see, it is quite photogenic!
Chapel landscaping
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Another view of the chapel
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One of the many waterfalls
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Waterfall, with a trout pool.
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Takoda
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Golden trout visable in the pool
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May 8, 2021 23:05:18 #
May 9, 2021 00:00:42 #
May 9, 2021 00:02:14 #
Thanks for sharing about this beautiful place. That looks like the best time of year there. 
May 9, 2021 09:21:11 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
NMGal wrote:
Very pretty place.
We found it to be quite pretty, also. Thanks for the comment!
May 9, 2021 09:23:06 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
dreff wrote:
gorgeous spring tones
It was indeed quite gorgeous. Possibly a day or two before peak colors. Thanks for the comment.
May 9, 2021 09:27:08 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
Craigdca wrote:
Thanks for sharing about this beautiful place. That looks like the best time of year there.
Thanks for your comment! It was quite beautiful last fall as well, when we visited there the 1st time. We got lucky and hit it at its peak then, also!
May 9, 2021 09:41:25 #
A very beautiful place indeed! I really liked that 3rd shot but all were very enjoyable images!
Thanks for taking us along!
Rob
Thanks for taking us along!
Rob
May 9, 2021 10:00:20 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
It is a landscape photographers paradise! There is a waterfall approximately every block, for 3 miles; and they are all photogenic! It was hard to choose which one(s) to post. Glad you enjoyed our visit.
May 9, 2021 17:00:25 #
May 9, 2021 17:32:27 #
DougS wrote:
About 26 miles southwest of Branson, Mo (30 minute... (show quote)
Your wonderful shots do great justice to this remarkable place🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
May 9, 2021 18:37:12 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
weberwest wrote:
Looks like a very nice park Doug - and very nicely photographed!
It is a very nice park, extremely well groomed. A lot of thought, time, and money, went into the making of this little valley! I noticed last fall, a lawnmower stopping whenever pedestrians were near, even. You can't tell that a flash flood did a lot of damage just a very few years ago.
Thanks for the compliment, I tried to make the photos match what we saw.
May 9, 2021 18:40:14 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
joecichjr wrote:
Your wonderful shots do great justice to this remarkable place🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
Thanks for the nice comment! I was not quite completely successful in getting all the colors, and shading correct, but came fairly close. I agree, it is a remarkable place. I plan on posting a few more, in a day or so.
May 9, 2021 21:16:21 #
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