The Great American Campout is being celebrated Saturday across Missouri.

The National Wildlife Federation is encouraging people to get out and experience the outdoors Saturday, June 27th naming the day the Great American Campout.

Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites are taking part in the event. Ten of the state parks and historic sites will be hosting activities in celebration of the Great American Campout.

In northwest Missouri, Crowder State Park in Trenton will be taking part this weekend.

Crowder Park events are as follows:

3 p.m. – Overnight camper registration and camp set up/basics of camping

4 p.m. – Nature hike/hiking basics

5 p.m. – Cooking in the outdoors and crafts for kids

6 p.m. – Supper around the campfire

7 p.m. – S’mores and campfire stories

8 p.m. – Night hike

9 p.m. – The Night Sky

10 p.m.  – Quiet time

6 a.m. – Early morning hike

7 a.m. – Cooking in the outdoors part 2

8 a.m. – Breakfast

9 a.m. – End of event

Attendees must preregister by 3 p.m. on June 26. Overnight attendees will be required to pay a $2 per person camping fee. All attendees will be asked to bring a designated food item to contribute to the menu. Food items will be assigned when attendees register.