JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 26, 2022 – Visit Washington State Park Saturday, June 4 and celebrate National Trails Day by participating in the following fun and informative activities.

  • Senior Stroll – 2 p.m. at Thunderbird Lodge.
    Join park team members for a senior stroll. The leisurely hike will be on the base of the 1,000 Steps Trail, starting at Thunderbird Lodge. Enjoy the slow pace of this walk as guides point out the natural and cultural features of the Big River Day-Use Area. This activity is open to everyone, not just seniors. The trail has a natural surface but is mostly flat and about 0.5 mile in length.
     
  • Petroglyph Tour – 4 p.m. at Petroglyph Site.
    Park team members offer a tour of the park’s history carved in stone. Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community that created them, and possible interpretations of the carvings. Enjoy a short walk on a covered walkway where participants can view interpretive panels highlighting the cultural features.
     
  • Hiking Safety and Night Hike – 7 p.m. at Campground Amphitheater. 
    Participants will learn tips and tricks needed to hike safely. Following the presentation, there will be a short night hike to practice the hiking tips.

Washington State Park is located at 13041 State Highway 104 in De Soto. For more information, call 636-586-5768.

This event is being held in conjunction with American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day initiative. For more information about National Trails Day and to see other events being held in Missouri State Parks, visit mostateparks.com/page/60400/national-trails-day.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
 

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