Thousand Hills State Park

1/1/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO. Ring in 2026 with a guided hike! Park staff will lead a leisurely 2-mile hike on Red Bud Trail on New Year’s Day. The hike will begin at the trailhead by Forest Lake and will go along the lake, through woodlands, and across rugged terrain. This […]

Experience the beauty of wildflowers in bloom during this 1-mile guided hike on Red Bud Trail. We won't see all 1,500 of Missouri's wildflower species, but participants will leave this hike with the skills to identify some common wildflowers. We will meet at the trailhead on Big Loop Trail Road, across from the playground. This […]

The forest of Thousand Hills is a never-ending story where every plant, animal and person has a part to play. Join park staff for a guided hike along Red Bud Trail to uncover more of this story. This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Participants should […]

Join us for a leisurely guided hike on a portion of Carolyn Bagley Harding Trail. We will meet by the bulletin board at the parking lot between the restaurant and the cabins and then hike to the petroglyph shelter and back. We will stop at various points along the way to discuss the history of […]

3/20/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO. Thousand Hills State Park is hosting a series of dark sky programs again in 2026. Join park staff and representatives from Truman State University at the Point Shelter on one or more of the dates listed below to explore the stars and sky above you. The […]

4/4/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Thousand Hills is hosting a series of nature painting classes again in 2026. Led by park staff and volunteers, these classes help participants connect with nature and express their creativity. In each class, participants will learn how to paint a specific nature scene. These scenes are […]

4/10/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Thousand Hills State Park is once again offering guided tours of the park's petroglyphs. Come explore and learn more about these ancient rock carvings made by ancestors of today's Native Americans. These events are free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Tour […]

4/17/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO. Thousand Hills State Park is hosting a series of dark sky programs again in 2026. Join park staff and representatives from Truman State University at the Point Shelter on one or more of the dates listed below to explore the stars and sky above you. The […]

4/18/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Join us at Thousand Hills State Park to celebrate Earth Day! Come connect with the Earth through unique educational opportunities facilitated by community members! Local organizations will have stations and activities for all ages set up around the beach parking lot and the paved trail, and […]

4/24/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Thousand Hills State Park is once again offering guided tours of the park's petroglyphs. Come explore and learn more about these ancient rock carvings made by ancestors of today's Native Americans. These events are free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Tour […]

5/1/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO. Thousand Hills State Park is hosting a series of dark sky programs again in 2026. Join park staff and representatives from Truman State University at the Point Shelter on one or more of the dates listed below to explore the stars and sky above you. The […]

5/8/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo. Thousand Hills State Park is once again offering guided tours of the park's petroglyphs. Come explore and learn more about these ancient rock carvings made by ancestors of today's Native Americans. These events are free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Tour […]