Guided Tours

Park Rangers provide interpretive talks and tours throughout the summer months.

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Throughout the summer, guided tours and ranger programs will be offered daily. The guided tours and programs scheduled every day are listed on a board outside of the visitor center entryway.

We invite you to call ahead to confirm if and when programs may be scheduled. All outdoor activities, including hikes, are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of thunder, lightning, heavy rain, or excessive heat. We encourage you to contact the park if weather is a concern. We recommend bringing bottled water and insect repellent.

Fire Point Trail Tour – 10:00 AM Daily

What to expect
On this 2-mile round trip hike along a woodchipped trail ascending 350 ft (106 m) in elevation up five switchbacks, you will see 2 compound mound groups, Little Bear mound, and over 20 conical mounds. There will be multiple stops along the trail as the ranger talks about mound building culture and the history of the park. This tour will last 1.5 to 2 hours.

Know your physical health before joining a tour of Fire Point Trail, especially if you have heart or respiratory problems, or other physical difficulties.

Yellow River Boardwalk Trail Tour – 2:00 PM Daily

What to expect
On this 1-mile round trip hike along the boardwalk made of recycled planks which is accessible to those with physical disabilities, visitors will explore the wetland environment. On this tour, rangers will talk about the culture of the mound builders and nature in the wetlands of the park. This tour will last 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Pop-Up Program – 2:30 PM Daily

“Pop-Up” programs are ranger-led activities or talks. These programs can be focused on a variety of topics and are ranger’s choice.

Any upcoming special (e.g., one-time) events will be listed on our park calendar.