The first-ever Civil War engagement involving Black soldiers occurred on Missouri soil, not far from Butler in Bates County. The momentous event will be commemorated at one...

Are you up for an outdoor challenge? If you like to run or hike trails, kayak and complete mental challenges quickly and accurately, then come out to Crowder State Park...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for the 2023 Photo Contest. The deadline to submit photos is Sept. 1. Entries can include images...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is pleased to announce that the 2023 grant application round for the Land and Water Conservation Fund...

Join Missouri State Parks’ noted reenactor and historian Kevin Smith as he presents the history of the legendary Iron Riders. The event begins with a reception at 5:30...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is pleased to announce that the 2023 grant application round for the Land and Water Conservation Fund...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Bus Grant Program is now open. These non-competitive grants are...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Winning entries will be featured on the department’s social media...

As the summer season heats up, make sure you celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with a bang not a boom! Summertime means more time outside enjoying Missouri’s natural...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources provides weatherization assistance statewide to help eligible participants increase energy efficiency and improve the health of...

Park team members are makin’ tracks! Join them at Crowder State Park’s office at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28 to make an animal track craft while learning about the signs...

Join Watkins Mill State Park and Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site team members for an old-fashioned spring on the farm. The fun lasts from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday,...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites Missourians to celebrate drinking water week by taking a moment to reflect on the importance of a clean abundant supply...

The Thompson River, Weldon River, and No Creek located in Harrison, Mercer, Grundy, Daviess and Livingston counties in NW Missouri have reached a level of E. coli pollution...

There is still time to participate in a collection event this year. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Pesticide Collection Program is on track to break its...