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Goose on the Loose Hike

Join a park interpreter to learn about geese and go for a short hike in search of our resident Canada geese. Join a park interpreter to learn about geese and go for a short hike in search of our resident Canada geese.
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Geocaching Island Hopper

Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by boa... Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by boa...
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Exhibit Opening: Through the Eyes of a Child

Do you want to feel young again? Experience the joys, trials, and adventures of Jackson County children as they navigated everything from childhood diseases to parties to itchy clothing through Jackso... Do you want to feel young again? Experience the joys, trials, and adventures of Jackson County children as they navigated everything from childhood diseases to parties to itchy clothing through Jackso...
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Edge Habitats along the Monument Trail

Do you know what an edge habitat is? Find out we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail! Do you know what an edge habitat is? Find out we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!
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Edible Bugs

While many of us don't view them as food, some of the insects found at Lake Charles State Park are part of a healthy diet all over the world! Meet the park interpreter to discover some of the unique w... While many of us don't view them as food, some of the insects found at Lake Charles State Park are part of a healthy diet all over the world! Meet the park interpreter to discover some of the unique w...
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Talk Like a Sailor 101

Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Not surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter in the day-use area (1st picnic table nearest restroo... Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Not surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter in the day-use area (1st picnic table nearest restroo...
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Erosion in Motion

Erosion shapes everything at Village Creek State Park, from the landscape you see today to the history that's happened here. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the ... Erosion shapes everything at Village Creek State Park, from the landscape you see today to the history that's happened here. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the ...
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Sweet Treats at Bear Creek

Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals! Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals!
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From Spark to Flame: Fire-Building Basics

Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling, and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your ... Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling, and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your ...
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Frog Symphony

Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the magical sounds of frogs and toads! You'll learn how each species has its own special call and how these calls ... Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the magical sounds of frogs and toads! You'll learn how each species has its own special call and how these calls ...