Washington State Park Boat Launch Area © Jerald Schutjer
Big River boat launch.

Washington State Park Fun for the younger crowd. © Jerald Schutjer
Play area located in the Day Use Area adjacent to the Big River.

Washington State Park Petroglyphs © Jerald Schutjer
Graphics in the viewing area help explain the meaning of the symbols.

Washington State Park The Day Use Area on the Big River © Jerald Schutjer
Wading in the river, sun bathing and paddling the canoe are common.

Washington State Park Entry to the Park North of De Soto © Jerald Schutjer
This way to the park.

Washington State Park Washington State Park spelled backwards © Jerald Schutjer
The back of your bbq grill always reminds you of where you are.

Washington State Park petroglyphs © Carol Cotter
Washington State Park Petroglyph Archaeological Site added 1970 - Site - 70000352 Also known as Archaeological Survey of Missouri Numbers 23-WA-1 23-WA-2 Address Restricted, Fertile Historic Significance Information Potential Area of Significance Art, Prehistoric Cultural Affiliation Mississippian Period of Significance 1499-1000 AD Owner State Historic Function Recreation And Culture Historic Sub-function Work Of Art Sculpture, Carving, Rock Art Current Function Landscape Current Sub-function Park

Washington State Park top ofthe hill near petroglyphs © Carol Cotter
exposed limestone near top of hill by the stone carvings

Washington State Park © Christy Martin
The tiny wildflowers bloomed along the trail.

Washington State Park © Christy Martin

Washington State Park © Christy Martin
This was from a stone structure built on the 1000 steps trail.

Washington State Park © Christy Martin
Trees budding with fresh spring growth.

Washington State Park Waterfall © Jeffrey Broussard
A frozen waterfall near the sport climbing and the old decommissioned bridge in Washington State Park Missouri.

Washington State Park © Christy Martin
Just a small portion of the 1000 steps trail.

Washington State Park The Overlook Area © Jerald Schutjer
A great view from the overlook area.