Weekend Events

7/28/2017 to 7/30/2017 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO

Friday, July 28
  • 7 p.m. - Intruder Alert! - Campground Amphitheater
    Join Washington State Park to learn all about invaders in Missouri waterways.
Saturday, July 29
  • 1 p.m. - Petroglyph and Glade Tour - Petroglyph Site
    This guided interpretive walk highlights two of Washington State Park's unique features. The walk begins with a tour of the ancient Native American rock carvings and will then venture out onto the glade, where visitors will learn about life on this landscape. 
  • 3 p.m. -  Creek Walk - Thunderbird Lodge
    Creeks and streams are great indicators of water quality. What is the water telling us today?  Washington State Park will feature a guided program on water quality and identification.
  • 5 p.m. -  River Bottom Walk - Thunderbird Lodge
    Join Washington State Park interpretive staff for a guided walk along the bottom of the 1,000 Step Trail and the Big River flood plain. This hike is approximately 1 mile over paved and natural surface trail.
  • 7 p.m. - Pollution Problem - Campground Amphitheater
    Pollution not only affects our air but also our water. Learn about water pollution and ways you can help.
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Sunday, July 30
  • 7 a.m. - Bird Walk - Interpretive Center
    Washington State Park interpretive staff will lead a guided, 1-mile hike on a natural surface, moderately difficult trail to observe Missouri birds in their native habitat.
  • 9 a.m. - Nature Hour - Campground Amphitheater
    Join Washington State Park interpretive staff for an interactive game all about water quality.

All events are approximately one hour and are weather and conditions permitting and subject to change.

13041 State Highway 104, De Soto, MO | 636-586-5768

Associated activities

  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Programs