Night Hike

Meet Location: Canyon CenterFree Event! November 5th. 5:30-7pmExperience Little River Canyon after the sun goes down! Join a park ranger for an evening hike as we discover the sights and sounds of the canyon's nocturnal world. As darkness settles over the preserve, we'l......More

Meet Location: Canyon CenterFree Event! November 5th. 5:30-7pmExperience Little River Canyon after the sun goes down! Join a park ranger for an evening hike as we discover the sights and sounds of the canyon's nocturnal world. As darkness settles over the preserve, we'll use our senses to explore a side of the park that many visitors never experience.Along the trail, we'll listen for owls, frogs, katydids, and other nighttime wildlife while learning how animals have adapted to life in the dark. We will go mothing and will have a chance to use a few red lights to see if we can spot animals off trail. We will try out black lights to see what things like lichens and mushrooms fluoresce! We'll discuss the importance of natural darkness, explore how nocturnal creatures navigate and hunt, and discover why the canyon comes alive after sunset.This is a slow-paced hike focused on observation and discovery, with frequent stops to listen, look, and experience the night.What to Bring:(We will provide hand-held red lights and black lights)Comfortable walking shoesWaterInsect repellentWeather-appropriate clothingProgram Details:Free and open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)Easy hike on established trailsApproximately 1-mile round trip or lessRed lights are encouraged to help preserve night vision and reduce disturbance to wildlifeFree! Registration Required. Contact [email protected] if you can sign up.If you forget to register, please still come!

Fee Free Day Hike at Canyon Mouth Park

Help đşđ¸ Celebrate Veterans Day with a Fee-Free Day at Canyon Mouth Park! Join a Ranger on November 11 from 2:30â4:00 PM for a guided, 2-mile round-trip hike along Canyon Mouth Trail following the lovely Little River the whole way. Enjoy the beauty of Little River Cany......More

Help đşđ¸ Celebrate Veterans Day with a Fee-Free Day at Canyon Mouth Park! Join a Ranger on November 11 from 2:30â4:00 PM for a guided, 2-mile round-trip hike along Canyon Mouth Trail following the lovely Little River the whole way. Enjoy the beauty of Little River Canyon while honoring those who have served our country. đĽžđđ Meet at Canyon Mouth Parkâšď¸ Visit our NPS page for details, or message [email protected].

Canyon Mouth Park

Autumn Leaves Watercolor Class

Autumn Leaf Watercolor Painting! Nov 13th, from 10:30-12:00. Slow down and take a closer look at the plants of Little River Canyon! Join a ranger and naturalist for a relaxed introduction to fall leaf botanical watercolor illustration, where science and art meet. Weâll......More

Autumn Leaf Watercolor Painting! Nov 13th, from 10:30-12:00. Slow down and take a closer look at the plants of Little River Canyon! Join a ranger and naturalist for a relaxed introduction to fall leaf botanical watercolor illustration, where science and art meet. Weâll observe local leaves up close, learn how to capture their shapes, details, and vibrant colors, and create our own fall leaf paintings and sketches inspired by the park.No artistic experience is necessaryâall supplies included. Come discover just how much there is to see when you stop and really look at plants! We look forward to having you and helping you create a fun new painting while hopefully gaining a better grasp on watercolor too!

Little River Canyon Center

Guided hike on the Powell Trail

Take a Hike! Guided hike on the Powell Trail (1.5mi roundtrip)Meeting at the Little River Canyon CenterBring water, good hiking shoes, a snack if you like, and most importantly a curiosity to learn something new about your surroundings at Little River Canyon! This trail......More

Take a Hike! Guided hike on the Powell Trail (1.5mi roundtrip)Meeting at the Little River Canyon CenterBring water, good hiking shoes, a snack if you like, and most importantly a curiosity to learn something new about your surroundings at Little River Canyon! This trail is rated arduous! 

Opt outside Birding Walk - Hiking Beaver Pond Trail

Black Friday - Opt Outside!Birding Walk - Hiking Beaver Pond Trail (1.5mi)Meeting at Little River Canyon CenterCome join us on a short hike to see what animals are about before we move into winter. Let's keep our eyes up so we don't miss the amazing birds that call our ......More

Black Friday - Opt Outside!Birding Walk - Hiking Beaver Pond Trail (1.5mi)Meeting at Little River Canyon CenterCome join us on a short hike to see what animals are about before we move into winter. Let's keep our eyes up so we don't miss the amazing birds that call our Canyon home! Just bring good walking shoes and water, and we'd love to have you! Email [email protected] for questions.

Thankful for Nature! Junior Ranger Challenge Day

Come join us for an opportunity to challenge our Junior rangers with different National Preserve fun facts and activities, specifically designed to get your kids thinking about nature, their place in it, and what makes all of our species and geological formations unique......More

Come join us for an opportunity to challenge our Junior rangers with different National Preserve fun facts and activities, specifically designed to get your kids thinking about nature, their place in it, and what makes all of our species and geological formations unique! We welcome all ages and will have activities that will be rewarded prizes for completion! And if you have not yet had your child come in to complete our little Junior Ranger Adventure Guide to get their own badge, this day is for you too!

Little River Canyon Center