8/10/2024 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO
Guests are invited to take part in a special opportunity to view the Perseid meteor shower under a dark sky at Washington State Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 in the Big River Day-Use Area, near Shelter 2.
The event will include multiple activities:
Petroglyph Tour – 4 p.m. at the petroglyph site
Enjoy a short stroll on a covered walkway with interpretive panels highlighting the cultural features.
Celestial Dance – 6 p.m. in the Big River Day-Use Area
See a fun demonstration of how the meteors are made using ice cream and Starbursts as props.
Mini-Me Woodhenge – 7 p.m. in the Big River Day-Use Area
Build a miniature model of a Woodhenge to bring home with you. Learn about the Woodhenge built by American Indians at Cahokia Mounds.
Snacks and Showers – 9 p.m. in the Big River Day-Use Area
Gather around a community campfire to make s'mores and hear star stories from around the world.
Individual Meteor Shower Viewing – 10 p.m. in the Big River Day-Use Area
Guests can disperse and view the meteor shower individually.
This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. For more information, call the park office at 636-586-5768.
Washington State Park is located at:
Associated activities
- Interpretive Programs