Missouri 2008 Official Vacation Planner - (Page 50) NORTHWEST GEORGE DENNISTON State Parks Wallace State Park, Clinton County Call 800-334-6946 or visit www.mostate parks.com for more information. Visit the Web site or call 877-422-6766 for camping reservations. ing. Camping and picnicking. Four miles west of Trenton on Route 146 in Grundy County. 660-359-6473. Pershing State Park Native Missouri prairie lands, including more than 1,000 acres of wet prairie, forested bottoms and marshes. A 1.5-mile interpretive boardwalk allows access to the wetland area, while a 6.5-mile riparian trail allows visitors to explore the wet prairie. Small fishing lakes, camping and picnicking. Seven miles west of Brookfield on Route 130 in Linn County. 660-963-2299. Big Lake State Park A perfect retreat for families and groups located near the Missouri River along a major migratory flyway. A popular base for visitors to the nearby Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Cabins and motel overlook Big Lake; call 660-442-5432 for reservations. Restaurant, swimming pool, camping, picnicking, fishing. Eleven miles southwest of Mound City on Route 111 in Holt County. 660-442-3770. Katy Trail State Park The Katy Trail is a 225-mile hiking and biking trail across Missouri. Access in the Northwest Region is at New Franklin in Howard County. Visit www.katytrailstatepark.com to learn more. 800-334-6946. Lewis and Clark State Park Visit the same lake where in 1804 Lewis and Clark saw “great quantities of fish and Gees & Goslings.” Geese, heron, egrets and a variety of ducks still flock here. Human visitors enjoy fishing, camping, boating, swimming and picnicking. Twenty miles southwest of St. Joseph on Route 138 in Buchanan County. 816-579-5564. Van Meter State Park Remnants of a Missouri Indian village noted by French explorers in 1673 grace this site, which also contains several burial mounds. The park’s marshes and prairies were hunted by American Indians for centuries. Visitor center and campground. Picnic area, hiking trails, a fishing lake and a boardwalk trail. Twelve miles northwest of Marshall on Route 122 in Saline County. 660-886-7537. Crowder State Park Outdoor activities galore in the rolling terrain of northern Missouri. A lake for fishing. A sand beach for swimming. Trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback rid- Wallace State Park Tranquility is the hallmark of this park, from its hiking trails to its camping area. Bird-watchers tend to flock here. The Nature Conservancy’s Trice-Dedman Memorial Woods is nearby. Two miles east of I-35 on Route 121 in Clinton County. 816-632-3745. Watkins Woolen Mill State Park A lovely, secluded area with abundant camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, boating and biking opportuniLeft: Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site, Clay County 50 Missouri Vacation Planner 2008 http://www.mostateparks.com http://www.mostateparks.com http://www.katytrailstatepark.com
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