8/3/2024 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO
Petroglyph Tour – 2 p.m. at Petroglyph Site
Washington State Park staff will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone! Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community who created them, and possible interpretations. Enjoy a short walk on a covered walkway with interpretive panels highlighting the cultural features. See some of the petroglyphs that might lend to solar interpretation.
Moon and Star Journal – 4 p.m. at Campground Amphitheater
Create your own journal to document celestial happenings throughout the year. Contrast the importance the moon and stars have in our lives today with the important role they played in Native American people's lives for centuries.
Woodhenge – 7 p.m. at Big River Day Use Area
Join staff in the process of setting up a simple woodhenge to view the stars..
Program Time: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Associated activities
- Interpretive Programs