1-8 HoursFee applies
Let Nature Surprise You
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Let Nature Surprise You! Bring a notebook to journal about the nature you find at Wilsons Creek.
Challenge 2: Let Nature Surprise You Bring a notebook to journal about the nature you find at Wilson’s Creek. Let nature surprise you as you encounter white tailed deer roaming in the mornings, enjoy native wildflowers in the fields, or hear a hawk cry as it circles above the battlefields. How would you describe this place? What captures your attention? What sparks your curiosity? Sometimes you just need a moment to pause, reflect, and unplug. The mental challenges invite you to explore the park to improve your mental health.
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Duration
1-8 Hours
Duration Details
The time you allow for the battlefield depends on what your interests are. In this challenge the time can be short or long depending on how long your reflect in the battlefield with nature.
Fees
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield does not charge an entrance fee.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Spring
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Accessibility Information The Visitor Center has three accessible parking spaces, and there is a paved sidewalk to its entrance. There is an accessible restroom, and it is all on one level. A wheelchair is available for use at the Visitor Center. The brochure is not available online, or in audio description format currently. The brochure is available in braille at the visitor center information desk. Please give us two weeks notice if you need an ASL Interpreter. A park staff member can provide live audio description if you provide us with two weeks advanced notice. Contact: Phone: 417-732-2662 Email: billie_aschwege@nps.gov Reflect at Wilson’s Creek Are there any specific areas by Wilson’s Creek that are accessible? A Field of Surprises Are there any benches that are accessible? Trail Information Gibson Mill: 1 mile and 40 ft elevation change Ray Cornfield: 1 mile and 80 ft elevation change (horses allowed) Ray House: Ray Springhouse: East Overlook: Pulaski Battery: Manley Uplands: 2.5 miles and 170 ft elevation change (horses allowed) Southwest: 1.7 miles and 140 ft elevation change (horses allowed) Wire Road: 1.7 miles and 150 ft elevation change (horses allowed) Bloody Hill: 0.5 mile and 60 ft elevation change Bloody Hill Spur: 0.5 mile and 100 ft elevation change Du Bois’s Battery: 0.25 mile and West Overlook: 0.25 mile and Ponder on the Porch The Ray House Trail is paved to within 50 feet of the Ray House. When the house is staffed, visitors who access the building via an accessible ramp at the rear of the house over a grassy surface. Learn more about accessibility at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed outdoors in the public accesses of the park as long as the pet is on a leash no longer than 6 foot. Service animals are allowed indoors in public accesible buildings.
Reservations
No
Age Info
All ages are welcome. For this challenge all you need is your mind!
Location
Let Nature Surprise You