Ask a Ranger

Improve Your Learning Wellness Enriching your brain with new knowledge is just as important as moving your body. The National Park Service Wellness Challenge encourages you to learn something new. Life-long learning improves brain function, increases mental resilience, and connects you to a community of learners. Challenge 3: Ask a Ranger Ask a National Park Ranger about the significance of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, the heart of the Ozarks and the very reason for the park's existence. You can find Park Rangers at any of the visitor centers to ask a ranger your questions about the extensive history of nature and native peoples in the Ozark region and understand important facts about the park’s natural areas. centers or spot a Ranger in the park. Tap into their expertise to learn about the extensive history of people and nature in the Ozark region. Expand your knowledge with a journey through the park. There are wayside exhibits throughout the park explaining the history of the park’s important places and other hidden natural treasures.