Thousand Hills State Park

4/19/2025 | 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 […]

4/18/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO In honor of National Poetry Month, join park staff to listen to and write nature poetry. Let nature be your inspiration while you use a few tips and techniques to write your own poetry. All supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your […]

4/4/2025 | 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 […]

3/28/2025 | 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 […]

1/1/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO Ring in 2025 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 […]