A Detective in Nature

Get out and investigate nature.

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Improve Your Learning Wellness 

Enriching your brain with new knowledge is just as important as moving your body. The National Park Service Wellness Challenge encourages you to learn something new. 

Life-long learning improves brain function, increases mental resilience, and connects you to a community of learners. 

Challenge 1: A Detective in Nature  

Visit the Pulltite Nature Trail or Slough Trail to identify and document native plant and animal life findings in a notebook. While exploring, learn about the park’s diverse ecosystem. Will you uncover the endangered Ozark Hellbender swimming in a stream or view a rare Ozark wildflower on a trail? Unearth the secrets of nature with your own journey through Ozark National Scenic Riverways.  

Following the Leave No Trace Seven Principles, you can minimize impacts as you spend time outdoors. They can be applied anywhere, at any time, while you take part in recreational activities.

Details

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Any Time

Accessibility Information

Accessibility Information 

General Information: 

• The Headquarters Visitor Information Center has accessible parking, restrooms, and water fountains.  

• The park brochure is available in text and audio formats and is audio described on the park website and on the UniD App. 

• Please give us 14 days notice if you need an ASL Interpreter 

• A park staff member can provide live audio description if you provide us 7 days notice 

Contact information:  

• Phone: [phone] 

• Email: [e-mail] 

A Detective in Nature 

• Pulltite Nature Trail is 1.5 miles with a natural surface and slopes greater than 5%. 

• Slough Trail is 1.2 miles and is level with a paved gravel surface. 
  
  
  Learn more about accessibility at Ozark National Scenic Riverways.