6/22/2024 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO
Petroglyph Tour – 1 p.m. at the petroglyph site
Park staff will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone! Enjoy a short stroll on a covered walkway with interpretive panels highlighting the cultural features. Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community who created them, possible interpretations, the important role fire played in American Indian lifestyle, and how some American Indians might have set up camp.
Fire Starters – 3 p.m. at Thunderbird Lodge
Learn about different methods to start a campfire, and build your own fire starter kit to bring home with you.
Fireside Stories and Campfire Cooking – 5 p.m. at the amphitheater
Learn the basics of cooking over a campfire, and cook dinner as a group. Food will be provided.
Fire-Building Contest – 8 p.m. at the amphitheater
Learn the basics of building a campfire, and race to see who can build one first!
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.
Event time: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Associated activities
- Camping
- Interpretive Programs