Be bear aware while in Missouri state parks! Join the Bennett Spring State Park naturalist in the nature center at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, to learn...

Join Hayley Howard at Watkins Mill State Park 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, to learn more about the nearly 2,000 plant species native to Missouri. Howard will share past,...

Celebrate Harry S Truman’s 139th birthday Monday, May 8, at Crowder State Park. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., senior citizens are invited to learn more about other famous...

Have you always wanted to explore Crowder State Park, but don’t want to hike alone? Are you curious about the plants and animals found along these trails? This spring, 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...

Thousand Hills State Park is home to a collection of rock carvings, known as petroglyphs, made by American Indians. Explore the petroglyphs with park team members to learn...

All kids are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun in Wallace State park starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8. Throughout the afternoon, the enclosed shelter will have...

Toddlers and other preschool-aged children are invited to attend Toddler Tuesdays at Crowder State Park in the park’s enclosed shelter. Join park team members at 9:00 a.m....

To celebrate winter finally coming to an end, join team members at Crowder State Park at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 19, for a 3.2-mile guided hike on Tall Oaks Trail. Guests...

Missouri’s catch-and-keep trout fishing season officially begins at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1. The catch-and-keep season at the trout parks runs through Oct. 31. To...

Lewis and Clark State Park team members invite the public to join them at 9 a.m. Feb. 18 and 19 for the Great Backyard Bird Count. This is a citizen science event held...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the 2023 grant application round for the Recreational Trails Program is now...

Is there a better way to kick off the new year than by getting outside and burning off some extra holiday calories? On New Year’s Day, America’s State Parks organization...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the 2023 grant application round for the Recreational Trails Program is now...

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently set turkey and deer hunting dates for the 2023-2024 seasons along with regulation changes for the 2023-2024...