News Release

Obed Wild & Scenic River Offers New “BARK Ranger” Program

Good dog adhering to rules of BARK

News Release Date: March 23, 2021

Contact: Rick Ryan, [phone]

Obed Wild & Scenic River announces a new program for those who visit the park with their canine companions. The BARK Ranger program encourages “pawsitive” experiences for canine-visitors and their human companions, while keeping people, pets, and wildlife safe while visiting the park.

The self-guided program is as easy as the acronym “BARK.”

1. B – Bag your dog’s waste and properly dispose it
2. A – Always leash your pet. Keep dogs on a six-foot leash and under control at all times while in the park
3. R – Respect wildlife
4. K – Know where you can go

Dogs completing this short program can be sworn in as BARK Rangers and their owners will be eligible to earn a special BARK Ranger collar tag at the visitor center.

For more information about the BARK Ranger Program and how to participate, click here: https://www.nps.gov/obed/planyourvisit/bark-ranger.htm

For more information about the park, call [phone], or visit online at www.nps.gov/obed.