More State Parks in the Halloween spirit

October 17, 12:43 PMOzarks Travel ExaminerPatsy Bell Hobson

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"Castle" at Ha Ha Tonka                 photo Creative Commons

These three Missouri state parks are planing family Halloween events on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Several other Missouri state parks are offering Harvest and Halloween programs this month. Here are just a few of the programs. 

Spirits, shadows, and secrets of arrow rock: a Halloween event 

Arrow Rock State Historic Site will host hay rides, a kid’s carnival, s'mores around the campfire, storytelling and cemetery tours. Reservations are recommended. There is a $10 fee for adults, $7.50 for children and children under 2 get in free. 

Arrow Rock State Historic Site P.O. Box 1,Arrow Rock, MO, phone: 660-837-3330, and 660-837-3200 for the J. Huston Tavern Click Arrow Rock, Missouri for weather forecast. 

Ha Ha Haunt 

Ha Ha Tonka State Park, the Spring Trail will be decorated and lined with about 100 jack-o-lanterns. There will be treats and activities at the mill shelter. 

Ha Ha Tonka State Park 1491 State Road D, Camdenton, MO 573-346-2986. Click on Camdenton, Missouri for the weather forecast. 

Halloween Happenings 

Johnson’s Shut-Ins and St. Francois State Park proudly present the 15th Annual “Halloween Happenings.” In keeping with tradition, this event will feature ghoulishly and ghastly comedy during Halloween Vaudeville. 

After the Vaudeville, you will be led on a hike to meet some creatures of the night. Activities will begin in the amphitheater in the campground. Children are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes for the event. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. This event is fun for the whole family. The only thing scary about it will be the singing! The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required for the “Creatures of the Night” trail portion of the event. 

St. Francois State Park,  8920 U.S. Hwy. 67 North, Bonne Terre, MO, phone: 573-358-2173. Click on Bonne Terre, Missouri for the weather forecast. 

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