Washington State Park

8/2/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Petroglyph tour – 4 p.m. at the petroglyph site Washington State Park staff will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone! Learn about these Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community that created them, and possible interpretations. Enjoy a short stroll on […]

7/26/2025 | Washington State Park | DeSoto, MO Petroglyph tour – 2 p.m. at the petroglyph site Washington State Park staff will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone! Learn about these Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community that created them, and possible interpretations. Enjoy a short stroll on a […]

7/25/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Join us on the fourth Friday of each month for a fun outdoor learning experience! This series will cover both natural and cultural topics, and some programs will feature guest presenters. Each session will take place at the campground amphitheater at 2 p.m. These events are […]

7/19/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Join us at Washington State Park to explore three different time periods and learn how the character of the park and the surrounding area was shaped during each of these eras. Stop 1: Mississippian History – 2 p.m. at the petroglyph site Join staff for a […]

7/12/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Petroglyph tour – 2 p.m. at the petroglyph site Washington State Park staff will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone! Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community that created them, and possible interpretations. Enjoy a short stroll on […]

7/5/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Picnic Planning – 2 p.m. at Shelter 2 (Big River Day-Use Area Shelter) Join us in discussing ways to plan a foolproof picnic for your entire family or group of friends. Missouri History Bingo – 6 p.m. at the campground amphitheater Take part in a game […]

6/28/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Petroglyph tour – 2 p.m. at the petroglyph site Washington State Park staff will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone! Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community that created them, and possible interpretations. Enjoy a short stroll on […]

6/21/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Petroglyph tour – 2 p.m. at the petroglyph site Washington State Park staff will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone! Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and community that created them, and possible interpretations. Enjoy a short stroll on […]

6/14/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Join us to learn about the history of Washington State Park and celebrate the legacy of Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1743, whose members developed the park during the 1930s. Event Schedule: CCC bus tour – 10 a.m. starting at Thunderbird Lodge Take an interpretive bus tour […]

6/27/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Join us on the fourth Friday of each month for a fun outdoor learning experience! This series will cover both natural and cultural topics, and some programs will feature guest presenters. Each session will take place at the campground amphitheater at 2 p.m. These events are […]

6/7/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Birding photography hike – 8 a.m. at 1,000 Steps Trail trailhead See how many birds you can spot during a rugged 1.5-mile hike on 1,000 Steps Trail. Bring along a camera to capture images of the birds you see, and have a chance to have your […]

5/31/2025 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO Native plant sketch hike – 11 a.m. at 1,000 Steps Trail Come along for a relaxing stroll, and take some time to sketch the things you see along the way. A free journal will be provided. Petroglyph tour – 2 p.m. at the petroglyph site Join […]