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| Oct 6, 2026 | Explore the haunts and highlights of Halloween in Missouri state parks | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 05, 2026 – From thrills and chills to treats and eats, you can find all sorts of fun fall activities at Missouri state parks and historic sites.
Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 – Pomme de Terror at Pomme de Te... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | St. Francois State Park campground reopens after renovations | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Oct. 02, 2026 – A new campground at St. Francois State Park will be open starting Oct. 02, and the public is invited for the ribbon cutting on Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at the new bathhouse in the new campground. The park will... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Missouri State Parks honors legacy of Edward “Ted” and Pat Jones | Celebrate the unveiling of Ted and Pat Jones Bridge in Pleasant Hill
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 25, 2026 – Join Missouri State Parks team members at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Rock Island Trail near Ple... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Fall in love with the great outdoors: St. Louis area state parks announce September lineup | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 14, 2026 – September brings a plethora of activities to St. Louis area state parks and historic sites.
Campground Programs at St. Joe State Park.
Meet in Campground 1 at 2800 Pimville Road in Park Hills for these p... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Missouri Department of Natural Resources opens 2026-2027 Bus Grant Program | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 25, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the opening of the Bus Grant Program grant round for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a noncompetitive grant t... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Lake of the Ozarks State Park will host conceptual development plan meeting Sept. 28 | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 25,2026 – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend Lake of the Ozarks State Park’s conceptual development planning meeting beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at the park’s Public Beac... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 2027 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant round is now open | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 24, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the 2027 grant round for the Land and Water Conservation Fund is now open. LWCF grants are available to cities, ... |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Family fun can be found in Northeast Missouri state parks | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 21, 2026 – As summer winds down, there’s still plenty to do at Missouri’s state parks and historic sites.
Tuesdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. – Toddler Tuesday at Crowder State Park.
Crowder St... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Missouri Department of Natural Resources thanks voters for their support of Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 4, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources would like to thank Missouri voters for their continued support of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax.
“We are very honored Missouri voters demonstrated their... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Make memories at Kansas City-area state parks and historic sites | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 27, 2026 – Missouri State Parks invites visitors to explore the Kansas City area this month with a full calendar of summer programs, guided hikes and family-friendly activities.
Sundays, Aug. 2, and 16, at 9:30 a.m.... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Thousand Hills State Park plans activities throughout August | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 27, 2026 – Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville has a new beach to entice visitors and several other activities planned throughout the month:
Friday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. – Petrogly... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Check out these cool events at southeast Missouri state parks | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 27, 2026 – Looking for a way to stay cool in the hot summer heat? Check out these events.
Saturday, Aug. 1, from 5:30 - 10 p.m. – Hot August Night, Cool Cave Music at Onondaga Cave State Park.
Escape the summer heat... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Find family fun at a St. Louis area Missouri state park or historic site | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 27, 2026 – Find fun family activities throughout the area at a Missouri state park or historic site.
Afternoon Adventures at St. Joe State Park.
St. Joe State Park is hosting a series of outdoor-themed games, progra... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Historic Preservation Council considers nominations for National Register July 17 | JEFFERSON CITY, MO – JULY 15, 2026 - The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will consider six nominations to the National Register of Historic Places during its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, July 17, at the Lewis and... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Try a new skill this summer with Missouri State Parks’ Learn2 programs | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 2, 2026 –Have you ever wanted to try kayaking, archery, rock climbing or trout fishing but didn't know where to begin? If so, you're in luck! Missouri State Parks is offering to teach you how to perform th... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Nominations now open for three representatives on Missouri Trails Advisory Board | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 1, 2026 –Missouri State Parks is now accepting nominations for three representatives to serve three-year terms on the Missouri Trails Advisory Board. The term length is Oct. 1, 2026, through Oct. 31, 2029. Members m... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant Round is open | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 2, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is accepting applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program. The National Park Service anticipates recommending bet... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Cool off at Onondaga Cave State Park | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 1, 2026 – Looking for some cool summer fun? Onondaga Cave State Park has planned some special events throughout the summer, in addition to the normal cave tours.
Saturday, July 11, at 10 a.m. – Cathedral Cave Off-Tr... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Your next adventure starts at a lake area Missouri state park | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 1, 2026 – Missouri state parks and state historic sites provide a plethora of activities through July.
Saturday, July 4, at 7 p.m. – USA Trivia Hike and Bingo at Stockton State Park.
How well do you know U.S. histor... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Visit a St. Louis area state park or historic site for family fun this July | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 30, 2026 – Summer fun for the whole family is available at St. Louis area state parks and historic sites.
Wednesdays through Sundays July 1 through Sept. 30 – Memories that made US at Felix Vallé House State Histori... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Kansas City area state parks and historic sites host summer events | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 30, 2026 – Missouri state parks and state historic sites offer a diverse lineup of activities for July.
Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m. – Stars and Strides on Spirit Trail at Knob Noster State Park.
Celebrate the 250th... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative Hosts Creek Week | Kip Kendrick, Presiding Commissioner
Justin Aldred, District I Commissioner
Janet Thompson, District II Commissioner
Roger B. Wilson
Boone County Government Center
801 E. Walnut St., Rm 333
Columbia, MO 65201-7732
(573) 886-4305 (573) 886-4... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Celebrate the 150th anniversary of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” at Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, June 3, 2026 – 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of Mark Twain’s timeless masterpiece, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” To celebrate, Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site invites the public to view its most prized art... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Watkins Mill State Park hosts conceptual development plan meeting June 17 | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 2, 2026 – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend Watkins Mill State Park and Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site’s conceptual development planning meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, J... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | St. Louis area state parks and historic sites start summer with fun programs | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, May 27, 2026 – Families can find summer fun for the whole family at St. Louis area state parks and historic sites.
Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, at 5:30 p.m. – Get Healthy through Gardening at Felix Vallé House State... |
| May 29, 2026 | Lake area state parks unveil packed June lineup | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, May 29, 2026 – Missouri state parks and historic sites have a busy schedule of fun events planned for June.
Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m. – Concert at the Castle at Ha Ha Tonka State Park.
Come join us for an evening of won... |
| May 28, 2026 | Summer fun kicks off at central Missouri state parks and historic sites | JEFFERSON CITY, MO, May 27, 2026 – Numerous educational and recreational activities are planned for Central Missouri state parks and historic sites. Check out these great ways to kick off summer!
The primary source of funding for the state ... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | MDC and MoDNR invite kids to fish for free May 3 at Montauk State Park | Body
LICKING, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) invite young anglers to learn about fishing and to fish for trout for free at Montauk State Park’s Kids’ Fishing Day ... |
| Oct 13, 2022 | The Doe Run Company Invites Families to Return to the Annual Fall Rocks Event | “We are so happy that the Fall Rocks event will be returning this year, because it reminds us to take pride in what our region has to offer.” -- Brian Mangogna, general manager at Doe Run’s Southeast Missouri Mining and Milling Division
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| Jun 23, 2022 | Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for June 23, 2022 | Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for June 23, 2022
Another Bill Signed Into Law
On June 16, I was honored to attend the bill signing ceremony for a measure I handled in the Senate, House Bill 1472. Now law, HB 1472 adds cryptocurrency to... |
| Oct 24, 2019 | 50 underrated state parks across the US that everyone should visit in their lifetime | Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia. John Bilous/Shutterstock
Many state parks across the US offer breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and a wide range of recreational activities.
You can catch a glimpse of stunning waterf... |
| Aug 7, 2019 | The most beautiful vacation spot in every state | Travel The most beautiful vacation spot in every state
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| Oct 5, 2014 | ‘Gone’ to Missouri | MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
The Mingo Wildlife Refuge in Puxico, Mo., is 7,730 acres of swamp, riparian areas and Ozark Plateau uplands known as the Mingo Wilderness Area, where visitors can hike the popular boardwalk through the swamp.
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