Sept. 25, 2014

Learn about creatures of the night during this fun, educational program

PRATT – Milford State Park, in association with the Milford Nature Center and Milford Friends Group, will be hosting the 23rd Annual “Monster Myths by Moonlight” program, Saturday, Oct. 11 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Presented in a Halloween-themed atmosphere, staff will help shed light on some of the holiday’s misunderstood “monsters,” such as the notoriously ill-reputed bat and equally slandered spiders and snakes.

This event, which drew nearly 900 people last year, utilizes Milford State Park’s 0.6 mile “Waterfall Trail” as a path for participants to walk through. Throughout the trail, attendees will encounter six costumed presenters, each with a special “monster myth” to share, and many with a live animal.

At the end of the trail, participants can shake off their heebie-jeebies while enjoying cookies and cider.

Hayrack rides will transport participants to and from the trail, starting at the Marina Parking lot in Milford State Park. The Junction City Police Department will have Halloween music and cartoons playing on their big screen, as well as free popcorn for participants waiting in line for the hayrack ride.

Sponsors include the Geary County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Subway, HyVee, and Dillons.

For more information on this family-friendly event, contact the Milford Nature Center at (785) 238-5323, or Milford State Park at (785) 238-3014.

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