JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 28, 2022 – Join team members at Washington State Park for a weekend of fun Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3. Fun activities for the event include the following:

Saturday, July 2

  • Petroglyph Tour – 2 p.m. at the petroglyph site. Join interpretive team members as they explain how the park’s history was carved in stone. Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community who created them, as well as possible interpretations. Enjoy a short walk on a covered walkway featuring interpretive panels highlighting the park’s cultural features and see the amazing petroglyphs left behind.
  • Nature Bingo – 4 p.m. at the pool. Play a classic game of bingo, but with a Missouri nature-themed twist.
  • Parktionary – 7 p.m. at the campground amphitheater. This game is like Pictionary, only more fun! Enjoy a guessing game of park-themed drawings.

Sunday, July 3

  • Petroglyph Tour – 10 a.m. at the petroglyph site. This is a repeat of Saturday’s program.
  • Scavenger Hunt – Noon at Big River Day Use Area – Swimming at the river this weekend? Stop by to check out a Missouri stream wildlife display and join in on a water creature scavenger hunt. Borrow a net and try your hand at catching aquatic wildlife and other objects that are native to Big River. Wear water attire and sturdy water shoes.

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

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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