(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument will host a special hike on Saturday, June 1 on National Trails Day, the country’s largest celebration of trails. Visitors will learn about National Park Service trails, regional and local trails, hiking safety, and well-being. Beginning at 8:00 am, park staff and VIPs will lead a three-mile hike around the park boundary, with shorter hike options available. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for one shallow water crossing during this moderate boundary hike. Bring a refillable water bottle, and wear sun protection and insect repellent.
In addition, a ranger-guided tour of the one-mile Carver trail begins at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, or you may self-guide on the trail at your own pace. Explore the park trails, get behind-the-scenes information, and learn how this 240-acre place impacted George Washington Carver. Meet at the flagpole at 8:00 a.m. for a safety briefing. The hike will be completed before noon. National Trails Day is an annual event hosted by the American Hiking Society, which celebrates not only national scenic and historic trails, but all trails on public lands.
About George Washington Carver National Monument:
Administered by the National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior, George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the birthplace and childhood home of George Washington Carver – scientist, educator, and humanitarian. The park is located two miles west of Diamond, Missouri on Highway V, then ¼ mile south on Carver Road. For more information, please call the park at 417.325.4151 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 pm, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/gwca, or visit the park Facebook page.
About the National Park Service:
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for the 424 parks in the National Park System and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at nps.gov on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Reference:
Heather Findley
George Washington Carver National Monument
417.325.4151
heather_findley@nps.gov
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