Parks as Classrooms

Field Trips

Getting kids out into the "real thing" is important. If your class is studying Missouri History, what could be better than a hands on visit to the Alley Mill or Storey's Creek School? If you are studying Geology, is there a better way to get immersed in rocks than to visit the Round Spring Cave? The park is a great place for kids to learn. Bring your classroom outside into the "real thing!"

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Alley Mill

Alley Mill

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Curriculum Materials

We offer two Teacher's Guides for you to use, one on caves and the other covers just about everything else. They have many classroom activities and experiments for you to enjoy with your students. The online versions feature links to great sites from a number of other agencies as well as the National Park Service. Free print editions are available while supplies last by calling 573-323-4236, ex 0

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Learn about caves iwth

Learn about caves iwth "More Than Skin Deep"

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Last updated: December 22, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 490
Van Buren, MO 63965

Phone:

(573) 323-4236
Call (573) 323-4236 for Big Spring Entrance Station, located south of Van Buren, MO. Call (573) 226-3945 for the Alley Spring General Store, located west of Eminence, MO. Call (573) 858-3297 for Round Spring Ranger Station, located north of Eminence, MO.

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