Learn about Blue Mound State Park when you join the park Naturalist for hikes and excursions this month. All events listed below are free to attend with park admission and do not require registration. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. Participants must follow park rules and guidelines.

Saturday, August 5

10:00 AM – Woodland and Prairie Walk
Meet at Friends Shelter

2:30 PM – Junior Explorers Program
Meet at Friends Shelter

Sunday, August 6

10:00 AM – Hike the John Minix Trail
Meet at Friends Shelter

Saturday, August 12

10:00 AM – Top of the Mound Views
Meet at Nature Center

12:30 PM – Junior Explorers Program
Meet at Friends Shelter

Sunday, August 13

10:00 AM – Springs and Springhouses
Meet at Friends Shelter

Saturday, August 19

10:00 AM – Indian Marker Tree Trail Hike
Meet at Nature Center

2:30 PM – Junior Explorers Program
Meet at Friends Shelter

Sunday, August 20

10:00 AM – Pleasure Valley Hike
Meet at Friends Shelter

Saturday, August 26

10:00 AM – Hike the Flint Rock Trail
Meet at Nature Center

2:30 PM – Junior Explorers Program
Meet at Friends Shelter

Sunday, August 27

10:00 AM – Al Swain Prairie Walk
Meet near campsite #8 at Hike In/Bike In entrance


Learn more about what the Friends of Blue Mound State Park do around the park and how you can become a member.

A daily or annual park admission sticker is required on all vehicles, which can be purchased at the entrance station.