Current River State Park News Today

A recent hike on the first day of fall at Echo Bluff State Park revealed sumac and sassafras that were changing, as well as maples. Dogwood was showing its purple

Best known for its rivers, Ozark National Scenic Riverways also offers great hiking, and a chance to experience that comes with the park’s fall hiking series.

While Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri is known best for its rivers, it also has some great hiking opportunities. Some of them will be on display this fall during hikes guided by park rangers.

This fall season, visit Ozark National Scenic Riverways for eight unique guided hiking adventures. All hiking activities are free to the public, and no registration is required. 

Summertime may bring the largest crowds to the Ozarks’ riverways and lakes, but locals know fall is the most treasured time to rediscover the region’s natural beauty. Shannon County is

4 treehouse inspired rentals are available for you, and they look spectacular

4 treehouse inspired rentals are available for you, and they look spectacular

The lofted living quarters are outfitted with all the comforts of home.

Recent breakthroughs have allowed researchers from across the Western Hemisphere to begin building a library of avian DNA filled with insights about where birds migrate and their resilience to mounting pressures.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Interpretive staff at Current River State Park invites the public to a blackberry feast at the Blackberry Bramblers workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 25 or Monday, July 26. Park staff will make a wide range of wild blackberry treats for participants to sample and learn how to make including blackberry jelly, blackberry kefir ice cream, blackberry cobbler and more. All blackberries will be provided. For those who would like to take jelly home, please brin...