6/2/2012 | Graham Cave State Park | Danville, MO
“Let’s Get Out – Let’s Move!” while enjoying a day of activities and nature. This event encourages physical activity not as a chore but as a fun way to explore Missouri’s state parks and historic sites. Booths, including Dog Scouts of America, St. Louis Area Geocachers Association, Missouri State Parks and the Montgomery County Health Department will be set up around the lower picnic area parking lot. Join a naturalist on a guided walk and earn a park patch. Walks vary from 0.3 mile to more than 2 miles in length. Walk participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy, closed shoe toes.
The Montgomery County Health Department will distribute Safe Kids bike helmets free to children under the age of 14 years, and with the Missouri State Park Rangers, will present a bike checklist and safety course.
The St. Louis Area Geocachers Association will be on hand to explain geocaching, show examples of geocache containers, trinkets and logbooks. They will load their GPS receivers with nearby waypoints where they will place temporary geocaches for participants to find.
Dog Scouts of America troops will provide information about Dog Scouts. They will do demonstrations for proper dog greetings, display various back packs for the dogs and of course their cape with the badges they have earned.
The Montgomery County Health Department will offer pulse oximetry (either baseline or before and after a hike if participants wish), body mass index calculation, and literature on available services.
Register for drawings for free hiking sticks, a 20-inch children’s bicycle, and more!
Bring a picnic lunch and join us for a fun, activity-filled day. Reservations are not required, but registration for the guided walks is requested by calling the park. This event is free and open to the public.