First Day Hike
1/1/2026 | Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site | Ash Grove, MO.
Join site staff for our annual First Day Hike at Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site. First Day Hikes are promoted by America's State Parks and are held at parks at the start of each year.
This moderately difficult guided hike will cover portions of all three of the site's hiking trails – Spring Box, Interpretive and Prairie View – for a total of 2.5 miles. Participants will hike through a once-thriving 19th century homestead and learn about the history of the homestead and the surrounding area. The hike will depart from the picnic shelter at 10 a.m.
This family-friendly event is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. Registration is required, and participation is limited to 35 people. To register, please use the link provided here.
If the hike is canceled, an announcement will be emailed to registrants and posted on the historic site's Facebook page and the Park and Site Status Map. For more information about the hike, please call the historic site office at 417-751-3266.
When and Where:
- 10 a.m. to noon
- Meet at the picnic shelter (37.348350, -93.578630).
Bennett Spring State Park contact information:
- Address: 7850 N. State Highway V, Ash Grove, Mo.
- Phone number: 417-751-3266
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Associated Activities
Hiking and walking