Open house planned at Trail of Tears State Park, June 9

The public is invited to bring their ideas to an open house event at Trail of Tears State Park on Sunday, June 9. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.

The park has completed many projects and renovations in the last year and representatives from the park will be on hand to provide information about the facilities and answer questions. Several events will be scheduled throughout the day including an outing hosted by the Swamp Candle Birders, a variety of scavenger hunts, a concert by the Shoestring Band and a kids fishing event. The event will also feature a book signing by Ron Cooper, author of This Is My Trail Too, who walked 835 miles on the Trail of Tears.

The open house is part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure the public has input on facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 573-290-5268.

Trail of Tears State Park is located on Highway 177 near Jackson, Mo. For more information about the event, call the park at 573-290-5268. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

For more information: 573-751-1010

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Informational meeting planned Sept. 3 at Trail of Tears State Park

JEFFERSON CITY, MO., AUG. 29, 2011 -- The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Trail of Tears State park near Jackson.  The informational meeting will be begin at 3 p.m. at the visitor center and is open to the public.

Recent accomplishments at the park and future plans will be highlighted during the informational meeting. Visitors are invited to share comments on the park’s services and operations. Recent improvements at the park include repairs to the road leading into the Mississippi River campground and renovations to Lake Boutin’s beach that made it possible to reopen.

 This informational meeting is part of an ongoing effort to ensure citizens have input on facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.

Trail of Tears State is located is located 10 miles east of Fruitland, off Highway 61 North on Highway 177.  People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling Trail of Tears State Park directly at 573-290-5268 or by calling the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419(Telecommunications Device for the Deaf).  For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.