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7/26/2025 Washington State Park De Soto, MOPetroglyph 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 covered walkway with interpretive panels highlighting the cultural features. Bird Feeders and Journals – 4 p. m. at Thunderbird Lodge Make your own bird feeder to bring home, and decorate a journal to go with it. Hang your feeder up when you get home, and see how many birds you can identify and sketch using your new journal! "The Flight of a Bird" – 7 p. m. at the amphitheater Join park staff for a presentation about the unique anatomical features that allow birds to fly. All activities are free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. For more information, call the park office at 636-586-5768. Event time: 2 p. m. - 8 p. m. Washington State Park is located at: