News Release

Riverways hosting B.A.R.K. Ranger hike October 5

Bring your furry friends to the BARK Ranger hike to earn a ranger bandana.

News Release Date: September 24, 2019

Contact: Dena Matteson, 573-323-4814

Van Buren, MO -   Join us for a B.A.R.K. Ranger hike at Big Spring on Saturday, October 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. 
Bring your furry, four-legged friends and join a Park Ranger for a short hike around Big Spring. Following the hike all dogs will be officially sworn in as Ozark National Scenic Riverways B.A.R.K. Rangers and given an exclusive Riverways B.A.R.K. Ranger bandana.

More and more people are traveling and recreating with their pets. This event celebrates dogs and promotes getting outside for a walk with your pet in a nearby national park. B.A.R.K. Ranger programs teach responsible pet visitation to national parks, so both pet owners and their pets have a more rewarding experience. Participants will learn about the B.A.R.K. code of ethics when visiting Ozark National Scenic Riverways with their canine:

Bag your waste
Always wear a leash
Respect wildlife
Know where you can go

Pet waste collection bags will be provided. All dogs must remain on a six-foot leash at all times. Retractable leashes are discouraged unless they can be limited to a six-foot range. It is recommended that owners bring water and a watering dish for their pets.

For more information, contact [phone].

Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, the surrounding resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people.

www.nps.gov/ozar

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