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It is officially Summer and oh wow, it sure feels like it!
Not only are the outdoor temperatures in the mid 90’s, but already the Little River Canyon waterfall is running dry with less than 10 cubic feet/second (CFS) of water running over the falls. Compare that to over 7000 CFS in early January. The US Geological Survey, real-time flow gauge is a fun tool to use when thinking about our flow. Check it out using this link and you can see what’s happening at any time.
Avoid excessive heat when hiking our trails, by getting out in the mornings and late afternoons and be safe by wearing sunscreen, protective clothing and always drink plenty of water. It’s believed that a cup of water per hour is best way stay hydrated and remember that our gift shop sells water bottles for the cold-water filling station outside our Canyon Center restrooms.
July will be another busy month at the Canyon Center. We will be open on July 4th, traditionally the busiest holiday of the year and, as always, we’ll have plenty of programs as described below.
One particularly interesting event will be a visit from an Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources biologist that’s coming to speak about our growing, growling, bear population. This program, co-hosted by the National Park Service and the JSU Canyon Center, is highly recommended. The program’s date will be announced soon.
Over the years we’ve been so fortunate to have Beth Sewell on our team to present countless bear programs for school children and other groups. As a Canyon Center educator, she’s enlightened many but, alas, she’s taken a new job with the Cherokee County Extension Service where she’ll continue her good work educating the public. We wish her well as we wish all of our supporters a safe and exciting July exploring the nature of Northeast Alabama!
Pete Conroy, Director
Little River Canyon Center
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