Missouri State Parks hosts Explorer Camp July 28 at Prairie State Park

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Become a Missouri State Park Explorer and earn a special patch at the Explorer Camp July 28 at Prairie State Park near Mindenmines. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, this year’s camp is titled Nature at Night and is open to the public.

The six-hour camp runs from 4 until 10 p.m. and will feature activities to help you learn about what happens on the prairie after dark. Once you complete the camp, you will meet all the requirements needed to earn the Missouri State Park Explorer Patch.

The Explorer Camp is free but registration is required by July 21. To register and get additional information about this camp, contact Prairie State Park at 417-843-6711.

Prairie State Park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines in Barton County. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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