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Rock Walk: Missouri's Karst Topography

2023-09-07 17:30:00 2023-09-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Rock Walk: Missouri's Karst Topography Inspired by the sinkhole in this year's One Read book, a Missouri State Parks naturalist will lead us on a hike exploring the karst topography and historical features of Rock Bridge Park. The hike will be moderately difficult, approx. 1.75 miles. Wear shoes for hiking and bring water. No dogs, please. If raining, the hike will be rescheduled for Sept. 14. Ages 10 & older. Please register. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park at the Devil's Icebox parking lot - South Highway 163, Columbia

Thursday, September 07
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-07 17:30:00 2023-09-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Rock Walk: Missouri's Karst Topography Inspired by the sinkhole in this year's One Read book, a Missouri State Parks naturalist will lead us on a hike exploring the karst topography and historical features of Rock Bridge Park. The hike will be moderately difficult, approx. 1.75 miles. Wear shoes for hiking and bring water. No dogs, please. If raining, the hike will be rescheduled for Sept. 14. Ages 10 & older. Please register. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park at the Devil's Icebox parking lot - South Highway 163, Columbia

Inspired by the sinkhole in this year's One Read book, a Missouri State Parks naturalist will lead us on a hike exploring the karst topography and historical features of Rock Bridge Park. The hike will be moderately difficult, approx. 1.75 miles. Wear shoes for hiking and bring water. No dogs, please. If raining, the hike will be rescheduled for Sept. 14. Ages 10 & older. Please register.

Inspired by the sinkhole that swallows Two Feathers and her horse Ochre in this year's One Read book, "When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky," a Missouri State Parks naturalist will lead a hike exploring the karst topography, including sinkholes, and historic features of Rock Bridge State Park. We will hike the Sinkhole and Devil’s Icebox trails, visit the rock bridge and the Devil’s Icebox and, optionally, explore Connor’s Cave (easy, 150-ft. segment).

The hike will be moderately difficult, approximately 1.75-miles. Wear boots or shoes appropriate for hiking and bring drinking water. If you'd like to explore Connor's Cave, wear shoes appropriate for getting wet and bring a flashlight. No dogs, please. If raining, the hike will be rescheduled for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, September 14.

Recommended for ages 10 and older. Please register.

Find out more about One Read here.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School-Age | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | One Read | History & Genealogy | Featured |

TAGS: | Science | Nature |

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