Start Your Weekends With A Short Explorer Hike At Crowder State Park In Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published June 16, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Who’s ready for a summer of exploring Missouri? Exploring’s pretty easy, no matter where we live in the state. We have thousands of caves to discover; bike trails to follow, and beaches to visit. If you’re a fan of hiking or even if you’re just interested in starting it as a new hobby, plan a visit to Crowder State Park in Missouri, which will host short but fun Explorer Hikes through early September.
Lace up your hiking boots for a leisurely hike, led by park staff at Crowder State Park in Missouri, for one or all of its scheduled Explorer Hikes.
The Explorer Hikes will be held every Saturday morning at 10 a.m., through Labor Day weekend. Join other Missourians as you follow your seasoned guide along a designated trail.
Good news, too, especially if you prefer short trails or are new to hiking. Each week, you’ll hike just a portion of the trail, during which time you will get the opportunity to learn more about the wildlife and the vegetation in the area.
Missouri State Parks recommends wearing walking or hiking shoes that are comfortable. You’ll likely also want to lather on the bug spray, and bring some along, too.
If you’re up for spending the day at Crowder State Park, the park will also host Nature Games every Saturday afternoon, through Labor Day weekend, at 3 p.m. The games are free and will teach the whole family some new things about nature.
However, that’s not all. Each Saturday evening from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Crowder State Park hosts an evening nature program, where you can learn more about nocturnal animals, reptiles, and more.
Will you go on one of the Explorer Hikes at Crowder State Park in Missouri? Have you been to the state park before? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re a fan of hiking, plan to follow these seven hiking trails that lead to hidden caves in Missouri.
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