Autumn’s vibrant colors are beginning to paint the Missouri landscape. Most of us probably want to embrace every moment of the spectacular fall foliage. Fortunately, we have a long list of places to admire the fall colors – from high above on a zipline to local farms during their fall festivals. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, home to numerous pretty waterfalls in Missouri, provides a picture-perfect backdrop for a day trip during the autumn, too.
Spend a morning or an afternoon leaf peeping at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, in Lampe, which spans 10,000 beautiful acres.
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The sprawling nature park transforms into an artist’s palette, painted in rich golds, oranges, and reds every autumn. The masterpieces of the park, however, just might be its…
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Gushing waterfalls, surrounded by trees and drenched in the colors of fall. (The fall foliage generally peaks between the end of October and the beginning of November.)
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Plop down on the lush grass, right by one waterfall, to admire the fall colors and to listen to the sound of the waterfall tumbling down. Or…
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Stop by Dogwood Mill & Canyon Grill Restaurant, which provides sweeping views of a waterfall from the outdoor seating area and from the restaurant itself.
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However you choose to view the waterfalls, save time to explore the rest of the nature park, dotted with other, smaller waterfalls flanked by the fall foliage.
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Dogwood Canyon Nature Park also offers a long list of adventures, including bike trails, horseback riding, and wildlife tram tours. You can even set off on a guided segway tour.
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Go leaf peeping at Dogwood Canyon, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Click here for the official website of Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. Or, go here for Facebook.
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What are your favorite waterfalls in Missouri to visit during the autumn? Join the conversation in the comments! In the mood for a beautiful fall hike that leads to the spectacular Mina Sauk Falls? Click here to read more.
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Address: Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 2038 State Hwy 86, Lampe, MO 65681, USA
