Little River Canyon Center is a Jacksonville State University building located in Northeast Alabama that adjoins the Little River Canyon National Preserve in Fort Payne. The National Park Service and the Little River Canyon National Preserve staff lease a portion of the facility, which features a grand hall, HD movie theater, gift shop, natural history library, exhibits, classrooms, back deck, outdoor amphitheater, and trails for learning and adventure. The center is available to rent for meetings, social gatherings, corporate retreats, and other special events. The center features a regular schedule of programs that include concerts, workshops, hikes, lectures, and other activities for students of all ages. The building itself is educational, as it is a LEED Silver Certified structure that utilizes geothermal heating and cooling, recycled materials, added insulation, and many other innovative and sustainable design elements.
