101 Fun Things to Do: Family Fun

Friday, June 1, 2012

20. The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center at 2289 County Park Drive, Cape Girardeau, showcases the rich cultural history and diverse natural resources of Southeast Missouri. Indoors, the nature center features hands-on exhibits for all ages, including the Corbin Collection of American Indian artifacts, freshwater aquariums, wildlife viewing areas, classrooms and an auditorium. Outdoors, explore the White Oak Trace, which has two miles of trails winding through stands of poplar and oak trees, sinkholes and a small man-made swamp.

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