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Contact: Kaleb Kleiss Hoeft, 256-845-9605
Fort Payne, Ala. - Little River Canyon National Preserve is excited to announce that free Ranger-led hikes and programs will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays this November.
In celebrations of Native American Heritage Month, park rangers will present programs every Saturday at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM CST that honor North Alabama Native American Heritage. Every Sunday in November, Rangers will also provide nature hikes and programs at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM CST.
Ranger-led hikes will include a variety of trails, trail lengths and difficulties, and topics being featured. Participants need to bring water and sturdy, close-toed shoes. Reserveations are not required, and the programs will be weather-dependent.
Schedule of Programs and Hikes
Saturday, November 7 and Saturday, November 21 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Cherokee Clans - 1 hour
- The Native American tribe known as the Cherokee has a very rich history that includes complex clan politics and structure as well as unique laws. This matrilineal society has strong ties to North Alabama and United States History. Join park rangers in this interactive program at Little River Falls to learn about these fascinating people. Meet at Little River Falls parking area off State Route 35.
Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 AM and Saturday, November 21 & 28 at 2:00 PM
Native American Tools & Weapons - 1 hour
- Take a trip through time by learning about the different tools, weapons, and techniques used by prehistoric people in the Southeast for everyday survival. Rangers will demonstrate a variety of equipment that would have been used during each of the different time periods represented in Alabama. Learn about hunting tools such as the atlatl, bow and arrow, and blow gun, and see some of the tools and techniques used to make fire, stone points, and more. Meet at Little River Falls parking area off State Route 35.
Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 PM and November 28 at 10:00 AM
Women in Cherokee Society - 1 hour
- Women played important roles in Cherokee society. They were the heads of their family groups, council leaders, and negotiators. Learn about the life of an influential Cherokee woman named Nancy Ward and the role she played in the American Revolution and the advancement of the Cherokee people. Meet at Little River Falls parking area off State Route 35.
Sunday, November 8 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, November 15 at 2:00 PM, and November 29 at 10:00 AM
Beaver Pond Trail - 1.5 mile easy hike - 2 hours
- Even while the leaves change and fall, some plants still live and thrive! Learn how to identify plants while discovering the fall season of Little River Canyon. Learn about how the canyons are formed and why beavers play important roles in the environment. Meet at Beaver Pond Trail parking lot on Little River Canyon Rim Parkway / AL Highway 176.
Sunday, November 15 at 10:00 AM
Road 8 to High Rock - 5 mile moderate hike - 2+ hours
- Discover the fall colors emerging in the Wildlife Management Area with a walk through the woodlands of Little River Canyon National Preserve and down to the river. Meet at the Road 8 & 9 parking area at the end of Oak Hill Road.
Sunday, November 22 at 2:00 PM
Little Falls Trail - 1.5 mile moderate hike - 2 hours
- Take a hike with a ranger along the rim of the canyon and down to the river. Learn about how canyons are formed, water sheds, and geology. Meet at Little River Falls parking area off State Route 35.
Sunday, November 22 at 10:00 AM and November 29 at 2:00 PM
Carnivorous Plants - 1 hour
- All plants live off sun, water, and soil, right? No, some plants are carnivores! Learn about an amazing family of plants and how they lure insects, small amphibians, and sometimes small rodents into pits of acid! Meet at Little River Falls parking area off State Route 35.
For more information, please contact the Interpretation Office at 256-845-9605 or go to nps.gov/liri.
Last updated: December 1, 2020