Date of Publication
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News Release
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| Dec 24, 2024 |
Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site to close Dec. 24 |
| Dec 5, 2025 |
Montauk State Park remains closed due to flood cleanup |
| Dec 4, 2024 |
Looking for an easy last-minute holiday gift? Give a Missouri State Parks gift card! |
| Nov 26, 2024 |
Thousand Hills State Park certified as an Urban Night Sky Place |
| Nov 6, 2024 |
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and Jay Nixon Backcountry conceptual development plan meeting postponed to Dec. 7 |
| Nov 6, 2024 |
Montauk State Park closed due to flooding |
| Nov 1, 2024 |
Free night of camping and historic site tours offered to veterans and active-duty military at Missouri State Parks |
| Oct 24, 2024 |
Sedalia's iconic Bothwell Lodge gets a makeover |
| Oct 18, 2024 |
Elephant Rocks State Park conceptual development plan survey now online |
| Sep 20, 2024 |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources opens 2024-2025 Bus Grant Program |
| Sep 17, 2024 |
Informational video updates for state parks and historic sites are posted online |
| Sep 17, 2024 |
Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site conceptual development plan survey is now online |
| Aug 20, 2024 |
2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Round is now open |
| Aug 7, 2024 |
Missouri State Parks accepts nominations for three positions on Trails Advisory Board |
| Jul 18, 2024 |
Onondaga Cave State Park reopens cave with new lighting system July 19 |
| Jul 16, 2024 |
Tisha Holden selected as July 2024 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| July 9, 2024 |
Harry S Truman State Park conceptual development plan survey now online |
| Jul 3, 2024 |
Improvements complete, Montauk State Park campground loop 4 reopens |
| Jul 2, 2024 |
Mark Twain and Crowder state parks offer all-inclusive deer hunts for veterans |
| Jul 2, 2024 |
Informational video updates for state parks and historic sites will be posted online in July |
| Jun 27, 2024 |
J. Huston Tavern in Arrow Rock State Historic Site to reopen |
| Jun 14, 2024 |
Higginsville becomes Missouri's newest Certified Local Government |
| May 22, 2024 |
Katy Trail State Park receives donation of new welcome center |
| May 10, 2024 |
Missouri State Parks honors military service |
| May 7, 2024 |
Trail dedication at Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park postponed |
| May 3, 2024 |
Wings over Weston event canceled |
| Apr 29, 2024 |
Anna Persell selected as April 2024 State of Missouri and Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| Apr 4, 2024 |
Eclipse viewing tips for the "park side of the moon" |
| Apr 1, 2024 |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources photo contest is open for submissions |
| Mar 29, 2024 |
Solicitations of Interest sought for Joplin Union Depot |
| Mar 18, 2024 |
Knob Noster State Park campground will reopen for the season April 15 |
| Feb 21, 2024 |
New company to manage concessions at Roaring River State Park |
| Feb 5, 2024 |
Lewis and Clark State Park conceptual development plan survey now online |
| Jan 16, 2024 |
Montauk State Park campground construction project causes some reservation changes |
| Dec 27, 2023 |
2024 Recreational Trails Program Grant Round is now open |
| Dec 1, 2023 |
Need a last minute holiday gift? Get a Missouri State Parks gift card |
| Nov 30, 2023 |
2024 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant Round is now open |
| Nov 9, 2023 |
Missouri State Historic Preservation Office opens 2024 grant round for Historic Preservation Fund grants |
| Nov 2, 2023 |
Missouri State Parks offers veterans and active-duty military free tours and night of camping |
| Oct 24, 2023 |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources announces winners of 2023 photo contest |
| Oct 16, 2023 |
Mastodon State Historic Site picnic area temporary closure |
| Oct 4, 2023 |
Eleven Point State Park conceptual development plan survey now online |
| Sep 20, 2023 |
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer manuscript restored |
| Sep 12, 2023 |
Registration now open for 12th annual Katy Trail Fall Color Tram Tours |
| Sep 5, 2023 |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources opens 2023-2024 Bus Grant Program |
| Sep 1, 2023 |
Missouri State Parks now accepting nominations for representatives on Missouri Trails Advisory Board |
| Aug 22, 2023 |
Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application round for 2024 opens |
| Aug 18, 2023 |
Montauk State Park campground reopens for two weeks beginning Aug. 21 |
| Jul 3, 2023 |
Practice summer safety in Missouri's state parks |
| Jun 20, 2023 |
Lee Mace's bass — the missing years |
| Jun 9, 2023 |
Amanda Gray selected as June 2023 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| Jun 8, 2023 |
Beat the heat at a Missouri state park this summer |
| May 15, 2023 |
Erik Otto selected as May 2023 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| May 4, 2023 |
Missouri State Parks selected as a National Gold Medal finalist |
| Apr 25, 2023 |
Quilts sought for the Salt River Quilt Show in September |
| Apr 20, 2023 |
Big Lake State Park cabins will reopen for the season |
| Apr 1, 2023 |
Department of Natural Resources now accepting entries for annual photo contest |
| Mar 17, 2023 |
Rebecca Young selected as March 2023 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| Feb 28, 2023 |
Dave Winchester selected as February 2023 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| Jan 30, 2023 |
Roaring River and Montauk state parks release campsites |
| Jan 11, 2023 |
New company now managing Echo Bluff Lodge concessions |
| Jan 11, 2023 |
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site conceptual development plan survey now online |
| Dec 26, 2022 |
2023 Recreational Trails Program grant application round now open |
| Dec 21, 2022 |
Matthew Poole selected as December 2022 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| Dec 19, 2022 |
Castlewood State Park implements trail closure policy Jan. 1 |
| Dec 19, 2022 |
Changes to equestrian trail use announced for Castlewood State Park |
| Dec 7, 2022 |
Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl art contest winners announced |
| Dec 6, 2022 |
Portion of Katy Trail closed due to trail repairs and improvements |
| Dec 5, 2022 |
Looking for a last-minute gift? Get a Missouri State Parks gift card |
| Nov 9, 2022 |
Elephant Rocks State Park conceptual development plan survey now online |
| Oct 25, 2022 |
Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site conceptual development plan survey now online |
| Oct 25, 2022 |
Melanie Smith selected as October 2022 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| Oct 18, 2022 |
Thousand Hills State Park officially opens new trail |
| Oct 3, 2022 |
Bennett Spring State Park announces Pawpaw Contest winner |
| Sep 21, 2022 |
Ha Ha Tonka State Park conceptual development plan survey now online |
| Sep 20, 2022 |
Lee Mace's famous bass fiddle now resides at Missouri State Museum |
| Sep 7, 2022 |
Missouri State Historic Preservation Office announces 2023 grant application round for Historic Preservation Fund Grants |
| Aug. 26, 2022 |
Bryant Creek State Park scheduled to open Sept. 23 |
| Aug 24, 2022 |
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site conceptual development plan survey now available online |
| Aug 17, 2022 |
Missouri State Parks Announces Winners of Virtual Youth Earth Day Art Contest |
| Aug 16, 2022 |
2022 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant application round is now open |
| Aug 8, 2022 |
2023 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application round is now open |
| Aug 4, 2022 |
Missouri Trails Advisory Board seeks representative for equestrian-use trails |
| Aug 1, 2022 |
Hero Deer Hunt signup now open |
| Jul 28, 2022 |
Finger Lakes State Park conceptual development plan survey now online |
| Jul 27, 2022 |
Ain't no mountain high enough, ain't no valley low enough to keep us from visiting Missouri state parks |
| Jul 26, 2022 |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources publishes report about glades in Missouri |
| Jul 25, 2022 |
Cpl. Steve Jabben Selected As State and Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| Jul 22, 2022 |
Grant assistance to underwrite school field trips now open |
| Jul 20, 2022 |
Bramwell Bridge at Bennett Spring State Park closed to vehicular traffic |
| Jul 19, 2022 |
For a gorge-ous view, visit Missouri’s “Little Grand Canyon” |
| Jul 15, 2022 |
ExplorUS will operate Lake Wappapello State Park concessions |
| Jul 12, 2022 |
Department of Natural Resources awards $1.1 million to improve outdoor recreation |
| Jun 28, 2022 |
Summertime fun – the heat is on! |
| Jun 20, 2022 |
Ground-penetrating radar finds unmarked graves at Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site |
| May 16, 2022 |
Big Lake State Park and Lewis and Clark State Park campgrounds will reopen May 16 |
| May 11, 2022 |
Big Lake Campground will reopen May 16 |
| May 6, 2022 |
Salt Creek Bridge on the Katy Trail now open |
| May 4, 2022 |
Ozark Mountain State Park has a new name |
| Apr 27, 2022 |
Katy Trail State Park voted #2 Best Recreational Trail! |
| Apr 23, 2022 |
Twilight Trek and Taste at Washington State Park canceled |
| Apr 22, 2022 |
Department of Natural Resources announces 2022 Earth Day slogan contest winner |
| Apr 17, 2022 |
Portion of Katy Trail closed due to rock removal |
| Apr 1, 2022 |
Department of Natural Resources annual photo contest is now open |
| Mar 29, 2022 |
Missouri State Parks hosts second annual virtual Earth Day youth art contest |
| Feb 18, 2022 |
Danny Counts Selected As February 2022 State of Missouri and Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| Feb 17, 2022 |
Backcountry Campsites at Hawn State Park reservable through the online reservation system beginning Tuesday, March 1 |
| Feb 8, 2022 |
Missouri State Parks makes enhancements to online reservation system Feb. 15 |
| Jan 31, 2022 |
Ranger Erika Burns Selected As January 2022 State of Missouri and Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month |
| Jan 10, 2022 |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources opens 2022 round of Bus Grant Program grants |
| Dec 29, 2021 |
Ortega National Parks will operate concessions at Sam A. Baker State Park beginning this spring |
| Dec 16, 2021 |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources opens 2022 round of Recreational Trails Program grants |
| Dec 14, 2021 |
Department of Natural Resources accepts ownership of the Rock Island Corridor Dec. 14 |
| Dec 9, 2021 |
Department of Natural Resources photo contest winners announced |
| Dec 3, 2021 |
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site conceptual development plan is now complete and available online |
| Dec 2, 2021 |
Knob Noster State Park conceptual development plan is now complete and available online |
| Nov 30, 2021 |
Amanda Burke receives National Trust/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation |
| Nov 24, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks enthusiasts can share the love with a December gift card special |
| Nov 17, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks announces the 2022 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Round |
| Nov 2, 2021 |
Geologic maps published by Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
| Nov 1, 2021 |
Ken McCarty receives the 2021 Natural Areas Association’s Carl N. Becker Stewardship Award |
| Oct 27, 2021 |
Director Dru Buntin announces 19 grantees for federal parks and recreation grants |
| Sep 28, 2021 |
Cuivre River State Park challenges visitors to complete the "Passport to Adventure" now through Oct. 31 |
| Sept 26, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks reminds park visitors to follow Leave No Trace Principles while outdoors this fall |
| Sep 15, 2021 |
The Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site conceptual development plan is now complete and available online |
| Sep 15, 2021 |
The Donnelly-LaMear Trailhead entrance at St. Joe State Park is now open |
| Sep 3, 2021 |
Department of Natural Resources moves LGBTQ exhibit to Lohman Building |
| Aug 31, 2021 |
Department of Natural Resources director names deputy and new Missouri State Parks director |
| Aug 2, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks announces 2022 grant round for Historic Preservation Fund grants |
| Jul 30, 2021 |
Know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses to stay safe when enjoying nature |
| Jul 27, 2021 |
2021 Bicentennial Katy Trail Ride canceled due to recent flooding |
| Jul 23, 2021 |
Keep safety top of mind when exploring the outdoors |
| Jul 20, 2021 |
Registration for Glow Paddle at Wakonda State Park on Aug. 21 is now open |
| Jun 25, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks adds 25-mile, family-friendly fun ride to the 2021 Bicentennial Ride at Katy Trail State Park |
| Jun 23, 2021 |
Missouri state parks provide refuge for Missouri pollinators during National Pollinator Week and beyond |
| Jun 10, 2021 |
Department of Natural Resources offers assistance for outdoor recreation projects |
| Jun 9, 2021 |
Thunderbird Lodge at Washington State Park selected as a recipient of the Preserve Missouri Award |
| Jun 8, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks announces winners of Virtual Youth Earth Day Art Contest |
| Jun 8, 2021 |
Sappington African American Cemetery in Arrow Rock dedicated as new state historic site |
| May 27, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks celebrates the completion of the Katy Trail State Park connector in Sedalia |
| May 27, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks kicks off the swimming recreational season during Memorial Day Weekend |
| May 19, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks announces the 2021 Bicentennial Ride at Katy Trail State Park |
| Apr 30, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks offers same-day reservations at most campgrounds this season |
| Apr 29, 2021 |
Roaring River State Park heavily impacted by historic flooding, camping and angling opportunities temporarily impacted |
| Apr 20, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks adds 22 trails to Birdability program |
| Apr 20, 2021 |
Ortega National Parks will operate Lake of the Ozarks State Park Marina beginning this spring |
| Apr 13, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks hosts virtual youth Earth Day art contest |
| Apr 13, 2021 |
Lake of the Ozarks State Park opens new special-use area during April 10 ceremony |
| Apr 1, 2021 |
Department of Natural Resources annual photo contest is now open |
| Mar 12, 2021 |
Missouri state parks and historic sites prepare for 2021 camping season |
| Mar 3, 2021 |
Anglers celebrate 2021 trout season opening in Missouri state parks |
| Feb 19, 2021 |
BA Services Inc. to operate Meramec State Park lodging, watercraft rental and retail concessions |
| Feb 5, 2021 |
Missouri State Parks now accepting nominations for all-terrain and utility task vehicle riding representative on Missouri Trails Advisory Board |
| Jan 21, 2021 |
Missouri State Museum launches Missouri state Capitol virtual tour series |
| Jan 14, 2021 |
Missouri state parks are open - indoor spaces remain closed through Feb. 28 |
| Dec 16, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks announces 2021 round for outdoor recreation grants |
| Dec 14, 2020 |
Department of Natural Resources photo contest winners announced |
| Nov 24, 2020 |
Missouri state parks remain open - indoor spaces to close |
| Nov 10, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks senior naturalist, Michelle Soenksen, receives national 2020 Master Front-line Interpreter Award |
| Nov 4, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks announces grantees for Federal Recreational Trail Program grants |
| Oct 21, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks encourages park visitors to follow Leave No Trace Principles and social-distancing guidelines this fall |
| Oct 8, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks launches new online map highlighting park and site status and temporary closures |
| Oct 6, 2020 |
Permits now required for backpackers camping in backcountry of Hawn State Park |
| Oct 5, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks launches Better Impact, an online volunteer signup and recruitment tool |
| Sep 30, 2020 |
Bennett Spring State Park recognizes Robert Wolkwitz as winner of pawpaw contest |
| Jul 15, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks and Office of Geospatial Information recognized with the Special Achievement in GIS Award |
| Jul 14, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks announces 2021 round for Historic Preservation Fund grants |
| Jun 16, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks announces 12-month camping reservation window beginning June 30 |
| Jun 10, 2020 |
DNR reminds Missourians to be aware of potential harmful algae blooms in waterways this summer |
| Jun 4, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks reopens some visitor centers and offices |
| May 27, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks accepting nominations for three members of Missouri Trails Advisory Board |
| May 17, 2020 |
St. Joe State Park off-road vehicle riding area reopens May 18 |
| May 14, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks campgrounds to begin phased reopening on May 18 |
| May 12, 2020 |
State Historic Preservation Office receives ACHP Chairman’s Achievement Award |
| May 11, 2020 |
Department of Natural Resources annual photo contest is now open |
| May 11, 2020 |
Elephant Rocks and Castlewood state parks open May 11 |
| May 11, 2020 |
Weston Bend and Watkins Woolen Mill state parks partially open May 11 |
| May 5, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks cancels 2020 Katy Trail Ride |
| Apr 29, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks announces phase one in resuming normal operations |
| Apr 17, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks extends temporary closures through May 3 |
| Mar 31, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks modifies operations to address overcrowding |
| Mar 23, 2020 |
Missouri state parks remain open for day-use, temporarily closing campgrounds and lodging March 27 through April 30 |
| Mar 19, 2020 |
Missouri state parks remain open, temporarily closing visitor centers and park or site offices to walk-in foot traffic - effective Friday, March 20 |
| Mar 14, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks postpones special events and programs and temporarily suspends guided group or school tours now through April 30 |
| Mar 13, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks postpones events and programs now through April 30 |
| Mar 3, 2020 |
Register to ride or volunteer for the 20th annual Katy Trail Ride |
| Mar 3, 2020 |
Anglers celebrate 2020 trout season opening in Missouri state parks |
| Jan 31, 2020 |
Department of Natural Resources names new Missouri State Parks Director |
| Jan 27, 2020 |
Bennett Spring State Park announces 2019 Art Contest Winners |
| Jan 16, 2020 |
Missouri State Parks accepts nominations for off-highway motorcycling representative on Trails Advisory Board |
| Jan 10, 2020 |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources provides climate-controlled waiting area for Amtrak customers at Jefferson Landing |
| Dec 26, 2019 |
Katy Trail State Park Story Map Online |
| Dec 17, 2019 |
Department of Natural Resources and Ameren Missouri's Missouri Central Railroad sign agreement on Rock Island Line Corridor |
| Dec 17, 2019 |
Missouri State Parks announces 2020 round for outdoor recreation grants |
| Nov 26, 2019 |
Missouri State Parks Gift Cards Available |
| Nov 21, 2019 |
Missouri State Parks asking assistance from trail users to test trail app |
| Nov 1, 2019 |
Missouri State Parks returns management of Viney Creek Recreation Area to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Oct 24, 2019 |
Ortega National Parks to operate Montauk State Park concession beginning Nov. 1 |
| Aug 15, 2019 |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Central Railroad receive negotiation extension for Rock Island Line Corridor |
| Jul 1, 2019 |
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| Jun 11, 2019 |
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| May 31, 2019 |
2019 Katy Trail Ride Canceled Due to Missouri River Flooding |
| May 24, 2019 |
Missouri State Parks offers free camping for Missouri residents displaced by tornadoes and flooding |
| May 22, 2019 |
J. Huston Tavern closed due to kitchen fire |
| Mar 29, 2019 |
Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park honors Annie’s legacy |
| Mar 28, 2019 |
Missouri State Parks accepts nominations for General Trail Use representative through May 31 |
| Mar 22, 2019 |
Missouri State Parks offers free camping for Missouri residents displaced by flooding |
| Feb 25, 2019 |
Bennett Spring State Park redirects traffic to park’s main entrance |
| Feb 11, 2019 |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Central Railroad receive negotiation extension for Rock Island Line Corridor |
| Jan 28, 2019 |
Department Announces Community Art Contest Winners |
| Dec 21, 2018 |
Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site opens new exhibit |
| Dec 18, 2018 |
State of Missouri celebrates the legacy of Pat Jones |
| Dec 17, 2018 |
Missouri State Parks announces 2019 grant round for outdoor recreation grants |
| Dec 6, 2018 |
Missouri State Parks announces grant round for outdoor recreation grants |
| Dec 9, 2018 |
Missouri State Parks announces $2 rate increase for campsites with electricity |
| Oct 12, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Oct 5, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Sep 28, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Sep 25, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Sep 21, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Sep 21, 2018 |
Missouri State Parks seeking bid applications for a concessionaire at Montauk State Park |
| Sep 14, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Sep 10, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Aug 31, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Aug 28, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Aug 27, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Aug 27, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Aug 20, 2018 |
Drought Update |
| Jun 7, 2018 |
Missouri State Parks announces Centennial Passport Program winners |
| May 25, 2018 |
Missouri State Parks kicks off the swimming recreational season during Memorial Day Weekend |
| May 15, 2018 |
Missouri State Parks seeks to recruit and hire more veterans |
| Apr 30, 2018 |
Finger Lakes State Park main entrance to temporarily close for lake dam renovation |
| Mar 5, 2018 |
Anglers celebrate 2018 trout season opening in Missouri State Parks |
| Jan 22, 2018 |
Public Comments on Closed Missouri State Parks' Properties Now Available Online |
| Jan 18, 2018 |
Missouri State Parks Soliciting Bids for Food and Resale Concession Operation at St. Joe State Park |
| Nov 3, 2017 |
Missouri State Parks extends Centennial Passport program |
| Sep 22, 2017 |
Missouri Crews Return from Helping with Florida Cleanup |
| Sep 12, 2017 |
Missouri Crews Heading to Florida to Help with Cleanup |
| Jul 21, 2017 |
Missouri State Parks is increasing awareness concerning mosquitoes |
| Jun 30, 2017 |
Tick study under way at Meramec State Park |
| Nov 4, 2016 |
Missouri State Parks offers early camping reservations for 2017 solar eclipse |
| Aug 12, 2016 |
Missouri State Parks designates new wild area |
| Dec 8, 2015 |
Missouri State Park Ranger earns national Park Ranger of the Year Award |
| Oct 7, 2015 |
“The Battle of Island Mound” wins two Emmy Awards from NATAS Mid-American Chapter |
| Jun 5, 2015 |
Nine of Missouri’s state parks and historic sites awarded Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence |
