They say the worst day on the trail is better than the best day anywhere else.  My husband Lee, who recently hiked the Grand Canyon with a group...

Check out these exciting activities planned at Missouri state parks. Friday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Seniors to Parks at Crowder State Park. Join the park team at...

Congressman Sam Graves of Missouri’s 6th Congressional District announced that his office is accepting applications from students in North Missouri who are interested in...

Thousand Hills State Park invites the public to check out their spring event schedule: •Friday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. – Petroglyph...

Thousand Hills State Park is hosting a series of dark sky programs again in 2025, with dates to explore the stars and sky above in April and throughout the summer and...

The historic Locust Creek Covered Bridge has been moved from its location near Meadville, Missouri to its new home in ­Pershing State Park. The...

Don’t let the cold keep you at home. Missouri’s state parks offer several fun-filled activities throughout the region: Saturday, March 8, at 8 a.m. - Noon – Volunteer Work...

March 1 marks the annual opening of catch-and-keep trout fishing at Missouri’s four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk...

 Crowder State Park will once again be offering Toddler Tuesday beginning March 18 through April 29. They will hold both a morning (9:00 a.m.) and ...

Join Missouri State Park staff for a trip to the Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site and the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center. Participants...

Crowder State Park is still muddy, due to the melting snow, and more precipitation is expected this week. Therefore Crowder State Park trails are open to hiking only until...

Ring in the new year with fun, fresh air and scenic views, or start a new tradition with your friends and family by participating in a First Day Hike in one of Missouri’s...

Join the team at Crowder State Park Saturday, Dec. 14 for Christmas at Crowder! Meet at Camp Grand River Recreation Hall at 1:00 p.m. where...

Embrace the holiday spirit at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site during the annual “Christmas on the Farm” event, set for Saturday,...

Crowder State Park, located west of Trenton, Missouri, recently concluded its annual Veterans’ deer hunt, closing the park temporarily to ensure a...