June 8, 2009

Media Contact: Troy Banzhaf 479-451-8122 x 226

 

Change of Hours Announced at Pea Ridge National Military Park

 

Pea Ridge National Military Park Superintendent, John Scott, announced today that the park will no longer be on extended hours as of Sunday November 1, 2009. The Park will return to the normal operating hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm daily for all facilities. The Parks 7 mile tour road will be open to vehicles daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm with the entrance closing at 4:30pm.

 

As a reminder, the park will be closed on November 26th, December 25th, and January 1st in observance of these holidays.

 

For additional information please call the park at 479-451-8122 or visit the park’s web page at www.nps.gov/peri.

 

 

Pea Ridge National Military Park Announces Temporary Museum Closure

 

On August 3, 2009, the museum at Pea Ridge National Military Park will be closed for re-modeling. The current exhibits, installed in the 1960’s, will be removed and replaced with updated museum displays and interpretive media. This project will enlarge the size of the museum and will update the lighting and floor covering in the exhibit area. The project is scheduled for completion in early March 2010.

 

The visitor center, auditorium, and bookstore will remain open for visitors. Temporary museum exhibits will also be on display while the main museum is being re-modeled. Please contact Troy Banzhaf at (479) 451-8122 ext. 226 for more information.

 

 

May 7, 2009

 

Partial Closing of Horse Trail due to Heavy Rains

 

Pea Ridge National Military Park Superintendent, John Scott, announced today that the North portion of the park’s horse trail will be closed until further notice. Scott said the heavy rains of late have made this section too wet for use and susceptible to resource damage. A short loop, consisting of 4.5 miles will remain open. The popular trails offer horseback riders a unique and safe way to see the park and get some exercise. Work to improve the trails, addressing flooding issues, is planned for this summer Scott said. Park staff asks that riders report any downed trees or excessively muddy areas to staff at the Visitor Center.

 

The Elkhorn Tavern and area north of the tavern remain off limits to horses due to resource damage.