Little River Canyon National Preserve

Sun Print Art - Cyanotypes

<blockquote> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Meet Location: Canyon Center<strong> </strong></div> <div>Free Drop-In Event!</div> <div> </div> <div>Discover the beauty of nature through one of the oldest forms of photography! Join a park ranger to create your own leaf cyanotype print using real leaves and sunlight. Arrange leaves into a unique design, expose the special light-sensitive ink and paper to the sun, and watch as a stunning deep-blue botanical print appears.</div> <div>This free, family-friendly program is a fun blend of art and science, and everyone will take home their own one-of-a-kind creation! No artistic experience is necessary—all materials will be provided.</div> <div> </div> <div>No registration required.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Lokalizacja: Address: 4322 Little River Trail NE Fort Payne, AL 35967

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Run with a Ranger

<blockquote> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div><strong><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: small;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Meet at the Canyon Center</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div><strong><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: small;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Come enjoy the outdoors with a morning run! </span></strong>Lace up your running shoes and join a park ranger for the Little River Running Club! Whether you're looking for a weekly running group or simply want to enjoy the outdoors with others, all ages and skillsets are welcome!</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>Check the NPS or Facebook page beforehand for where we are meeting each week. Often our route will follow the scenic Canyon Rim Parkway. We run on side of the road and will most likely never pass a car this early. Participants are welcome to leave whenever they wish; just let the ranger know before heading out. </div> <div> </div> <div>Please bring:</div> <div>Water</div> <div>Running shoes</div> <div>Comfortable running clothes</div> <div> </div> <div>Come enjoy the beauty of Little River Canyon’s scenery while getting in a morning run with fellow outdoor enthusiasts!</div> <div> </div> <div>Free! Registration appreciated through <a href="mailto:daniel_bowles@nps.gov">daniel_bowles@nps.gov</a> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Lokalizacja: Little River Canyon Center Address: 4322 Little River Trail NE Fort Payne, AL 35967

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Migration Station Pop-Up Program

<blockquote> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Meet Location: Canyon Center<strong> </strong></div> <div>Free Drop-in Event!</div> </div> <div> <div>Did you know many kinds of animals migrate - not just songbirds? Come by the Canyon Center and visit our interactive table, where one of our naturalists will have games, coloring sheets and displays about the marvel of migration!  We'll learn about the amazing journeys that hawks, butterflies, dragonflies, waterbirds, and our beloved songbirds make around this time every year. </div> <div> </div> <div>No registration required.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Lokalizacja: Little River Canyon Center

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Run with a Ranger

<blockquote> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: small;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Come enjoy the outdoors with a morning run! </span>Lace up your running shoes and join a park ranger for the Little River Running Club! Whether you're looking for a weekly running group or simply want to enjoy the outdoors with others, all ages and skillsets are welcome!</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>Check the NPS or Facebook page beforehand for where we are meeting each week. Often our route will follow the scenic Canyon Rim Parkway. We run on side of the road and will most likely never pass a car this early. Participants are welcome to leave whenever they wish; just let the ranger know before heading out. </div> <div> </div> <div>Please bring:</div> <div>Water</div> <div>Running shoes</div> <div>Comfortable running clothes</div> <div> </div> <div>Come enjoy the beauty of Little River Canyon’s scenery while getting in a morning run with fellow outdoor enthusiasts!</div> <div> </div> <div>Free! Registration appreciated through daniel_bowles@nps.gov</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Bike with a Ranger

<blockquote> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Meet Location: Canyon Center</div> <div>Free Event!</div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Experience Little River Canyon from the seat of your bicycle! Join a park ranger for a leisurely guided ride along the Little River Canyon Scenic Drive, stopping at several of the park's most breathtaking overlooks to discover the stories behind the landscape.</div> </div> <div>This is a free program open to ages 12 and up (participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). It is approximately 8-10 miles round trip but can be adjusted based on the attendees. It is a moderate ride with rolling hills on paved roads. We will seek to have frequent stops for interpretation and rest. Participants should be comfortable riding on paved roads shared with vehicle traffic.</div> <div> <div>Along the route, we'll pause to explore the canyon's geology, wildlife, history, and the unique river that flows atop Lookout Mountain. Learn how this remarkable landscape was formed, discover the plants and animals that call it home, and hear fascinating stories that bring the preserve to life.</div> </div> <div> <div>This is a recreational ride designed to encourage visitors to slow down, enjoy the scenery, and experience the park from a new perspective. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop for photographs, ask questions, and take in the spectacular views. Come discover why the journey can be just as memorable as the destination as we explore one of Alabama's most scenic drives by bike!</div> </div> <div> <div>What to Bring:</div> </div> <ul> <li>A bicycle in good working condition</li> <li>Helmet (required)</li> <li>Water</li> <li>Snacks</li> <li>Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes</li> <li> <div>Sunscreen</div> </li> <li> <div>Bike taillight if you have it</div> <div> </div> </li> </ul> <div>Free! Registration Required. Contact d<a title="mailto:Daniel_bowles@nps.gov" href="mailto:Daniel_bowles@nps.gov" data-linkindex="9">aniel_bowles@nps.gov</a> to sign up.</div> <div>If you forget to register please still come!</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Little River Canyon National Preserve

After Dark: A Night Hike

<blockquote> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Meet Location: Canyon Center</div> <div>Free Event!</div> <div> </div> <div>Experience 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.</div> <div>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.</div> <div>This is a slow-paced hike focused on observation and discovery, with frequent stops to listen, look, and experience the night.</div> <div>What to Bring:</div> <ul> <li> <div>(We will provide hand-held red lights and black lights)</div> </li> <li>Comfortable walking shoes</li> <li>Water</li> <li>Insect repellent</li> <li>Weather-appropriate clothing</li> </ul> <div>Program Details:</div> <ul> <ul> <li>Free and open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)</li> <li>Easy hike on established trails</li> <li>Approximately 1 mile round trip or less</li> <li>Red lights are encouraged to help preserve night vision and reduce disturbance to wildlife</li> </ul> </ul> <div> </div> <div>Free! Registration Required. Contact daniel_bowles@ nps.gov to sign up.</div> <div>If you forget to register please still come!</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Lokalizacja: Little River Canyon Center

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Desoto Scout Trail: Hike With a Ranger

<blockquote> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div><span style="font-family: Helvetica, serif, EmojiFont;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">More details to come! General happenings of the event. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: Helvetica, serif, EmojiFont;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">6 miles strenuous. Only experienced hikers should sign up. Beautiful trail. We will have time to stop along </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: small;">the way. </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: small;"> </span></div> <div>Meeting at the Desoto Lodge at 9:00 AM.</div> <div> </div> <div>What to bring:</div> <div>-Backpack with lots of water</div> <div>-Sturdy hiking shoes for lots of rock and boulders along the trail</div> <div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: small;">-Swimsuit if wanted, although remember this is October. </span>Great spots to take a swim in Little River.</div> <div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: small;">-Lots of good snacks</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: small;">-Come prepared for a long hike, so bring whatever else you find helpful.</span></div> <div> <div>Free! Registration Required. Contact d<a title="mailto:Daniel_bowles@nps.edu" href="mailto:Daniel_bowles@nps.edu" data-linkindex="12">aniel_bowles@nps.edu</a> to sign up.</div> <div>If you forget to register please still come!</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Lokalizacja: Desoto Scout Trail

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Run with a Ranger

<blockquote> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Meeting at </span>Chalet Trail, Fort Payne AL, in Desoto State Park to trail run the Gilliam Loop.</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: small;">Come enjoy the outdoors with a morning run! </span>Lace up your running shoes and join a park ranger for the Little River Running Club! Whether you're looking for a weekly running group or simply want to enjoy the outdoors with others, all ages and skillsets are welcome!</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>Check the NPS or Facebook page beforehand for where we are meeting each week. </div> <div> </div> <div>Please bring:</div> <div>Water</div> <div>Running shoes</div> <div>Comfortable running clothes</div> <div> </div> <div>Come enjoy the beauty of Little River Canyon’s scenery while getting in a morning run with fellow outdoor enthusiasts!</div> <div> </div> <div>Free! Registration appreciated through daniel_bowles@nps.gov</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Lokalizacja: Meeting at Chalet Trail, Fort Payne AL, in Desoto State Park to trail run the Gilliam Loop.