Spring Hiking Series

Warm up on the trail as we make our way through some of the most scenic parts of Missouri. Trips are moderate in difficulty, so physical fitness is a must. Transportation provided. Bring your own lunch, snacks and water. Register by the Friday prior. View flyer. Register online.

The Ultimate Springfield Cave Tour

A full day of caving adventure in the Springfield area: a walking tour of Giboney Cave in Doling Park, a hiking tour of karst features in Ritter Springs Park and a boat tour through Sequiota Cave in Sequiota Park. Bring your own snacks, water and headlamps or flashlights. Transportation provided. Dates subject to weather and bat activity. Register by Feb. 28. View flyer. Register online.

Sequiota Cave Boat Tours

Slowly paddle through Sequiota Cave learning its myths, facts and history. Bring your own headlamps or flashlights. Dates subject to weather and bat activity. Space is limited, so register early. No on-site registration. Register by March 6. . View flyer. Register online.

Ritter Springs Cave Tours

A true caving adventure: walk, crawl, and slide your way through Bat Cave on this once-a-year caving experience at Ritter Springs Park. Requires extended amounts of crawling in tight spaces. Plan to get completely covered in mud. Bring your own headlamps or flashlights. Dates subject to weather and bat activity. Register by March 13. View flyer. Register online.

White Rock Camp & Hike

Camp and hike in the rugged beauty of the Arkansas Boston Mountains. Physical fitness is required, with hikes ranging moderate to strenuous in difficulty. Transportation and group camp-site provided. Camping gear available for rent. Gear lists and meal planning help available. Register by March 20. View flyer. Register online.

Giboney Cave Tours

Explore the myths, facts and history of Doling Park’s Giboney Cave. Shoes will get muddy on Walking Tours, and you will get very muddy and wet on the in-depth Tunnel Tours. Dates subject to cancel due to weather and bat activity. Pre-register or sign up in person at Giboney Cave on tour day. View flyer. Register online.

WOW School at Lake Springfield Park

Have you ever wanted to take your family camping and learn new outdoor skills? Come to Lake Springfield Park for WOW School and join us for an exciting weekend of family camping with over 30 classes. Topics will include outdoor recreation, conservation, nature crafts and much more! Registration opens in March. Space is limited. Register online.

Spring Backpacking Trip

Beautiful forests, glades and expansive views mark the scenic Bell Mountain Loop Trail, part of the Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest. Hike 11.6 miles in two days, and camp atop Bell Mountain, overlooking the scenic St. Francois mountains. This is a moderate level trip, so physical fitness is a must. Transportation included. Camping gear available for rent. Gear lists and meal planning help available. Register by Thursday, April 23. View flyer. Register online.