Wakonda State Park

This quiet little trail is one of Missouri's most underrated places, but few know about it.

There are very few places you'll see more types of birds in Missouri than Wakonda State Park, but do you know the exact number? According to data shared by local birding societies, there are currently 225 different species that have been identified inside the park.

There are moments where you can easily predict what's gonna happen. Walk out in the rain and you'll get wet. Stay out in the sun too long without sunscreen and you'll get a sunburn. Go to Wakonda State Park and you'll get geese. Lots and lots of geese.