Thousand Hills State Park

8/16/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Thousand Hills State Park is home to a collection of rock carvings, or petroglyphs, made by ancestors of today’s Native Americans. Explore the petroglyphs with park staff to learn more about this unique piece of history. Tours take place at the petroglyph shelter, located next to […]

8/15/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Join us at Thousand Hills State Park for one or more of our monthly reptile programs. Learn why reptiles are important and which ones can be found at the park. You may have the chance to meet live animals at these events. These programs are free […]

8/2/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Join park staff and volunteers to learn about and celebrate bugs! We will have bug-based activities available for visitors to enjoy while learning about the bugs that make Thousand Hills their home. Activities will be set up at the tables between the day-use area playground and […]

7/18/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Thousand Hills State Park is home to a collection of rock carvings, or petroglyphs, made by ancestors of today’s Native Americans. Explore the petroglyphs with park staff to learn more about this unique piece of history. Tours take place at the petroglyph shelter, located next to […]

7/12/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Connect with nature through a variety of art activities at Thousand Hills State Park. Activities will be available at the tables between the day-use area playground and the Oak Trail trailhead. Staff members and volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance. There will be activities […]

7/11/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Join us at Thousand Hills State Park for one or more of our monthly reptile programs. Learn why reptiles are important and which ones can be found at the park. You may have the chance to meet live animals at these events. These programs are free […]

7/6/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Thousand Hills State Park is home to a collection of rock carvings, or petroglyphs, made by ancestors of today’s Native Americans. Explore the petroglyphs with park staff to learn more about this unique piece of history. Tours take place at the petroglyph shelter, located next to […]

7/5/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Thousand Hills State Park is hosting a series of dark sky programs again in 2025. 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. Telescopes […]

6/28/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Join park staff to learn about the atlatl, an ancient spear-throwing device, and get your chance to learn how to use an atlatl to throw a replica spear. This activity is free and open to the public but is best suited for ages 8 and up. […]

6/27/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Thousand Hills is hosting a series of nature painting classes in 2025. 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 listed […]

6/14/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Join us at Thousand Hills State Park for one or more of our monthly reptile programs. Learn why reptiles are important and which ones can be found at the park. You may have the chance to meet live animals at these events. These programs are free […]

6/7/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Maximum of 40 participants Hey, ladies! Have you ever wanted to explore the great outdoors, but did not know where to begin? Come join us at Thousand Hills State Park for Women in Nature’s full-day experience to learn some new skills, taught by all female instructors. […]