Adventure awaits in northeast Missouri state parks

Check out these exciting activities planned at Missouri state parks.

• May 17 – Connector Trails, 4.25 miles. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater.

• May 24 – River Forks Trail, 2 miles. Meet at the lake parking lot.

These events are free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Participants should bring water and wear clothing and footwear that is comfortable and appropriate for the weather conditions.

• Saturday, May 10 at 8 a.m. – Birding for Beginners at Thousand Hills State Park.

In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, you’re invited to join the team at Thousand Hills State Park to learn some basic birding skills and enjoy a leisurely hike. We will meet at the Beach Shelter at 8 a.m. The birding hike will take place on a section of Carolyn Bagley Harding Trail. This trail has a paved surface and is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Participants are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and should consider bringing binoculars, field guides and cameras. A limited supply of binoculars and field guides will be available to use during the program. The event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Thousand Hills State Park is located at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville.

For detailed information on any of these activities, please visit mostateparks.com/events. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.