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A couple weeks ago when I went to Shannon County for the Current River public meeting, we stayed over because Eugene had work to do on the way home at Montauk on Sunday.
He and Steve Bost, the naturalist there, went off on some A/V maintenance issue, leaving me to [...]

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting Saturday, April 28, in the gymnasium located in Current River State Park outside of Salem. The informational meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
Current River State Park is currently under development. [...]

ShareJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Parks encourages its vistors to help implement a green initiative, Camp Smart, throughout its park system that will help conserve energy, protect the environment and save money. Reducing energy use will also help Missouri State Parks keep camping fees low.
“We are about fun in the outdoors, but we [...]

ShareUPDATED 12:46 p.m. We’ve added a photo of Mr. Robinson, a link to a KETC video interview and an aerial map to the area.
(Photos from Hilda Young Conservation Area, located nearby in the LaBarque Hills, by Jo Schaper)
Due to the generosity of Don Robinson, the 87th Missouri state park has just become reality
And it [...]

ShareA new water line construction project will provide better service this spring to guests and visitors at Roaring River State Park near Cassville. In April, Missouri State Parks will begin installing new water lines, spigots and valves at many locations throughout the park.
During [...]

ShareBy Tom Uhlenbrock
Missouri State Parks
MIAMI, Mo. – Wave after wave of migrating waterfowl moved in V formations across the winter sky on this late afternoon. The landscape below of marsh, wet prairie and forest known as the Oumessourit Natural Area was filled with the cries of Canada geese, snow geese and ducks. A bald eagle [...]

ShareThe state of Missouri has put a Trout Cam out there at Bennett Spring State Park:
Enjoy!

SharePrescribed burn January 7 helps beech, and sand forest species on Crowley’s Ridge
By Jo Schaper
(Photos courtesy Missouri State Parks – photographer Eugene Vale)
With cold temperatures and snow on the ground, what is needed to warm up is the memory of a nice warm fire.
About 60 acres of 161-acre Morris State Park underbrush was burned [...]

ShareNeed a new way to wake up on January 1? Nine Missouri state parks are sponsoring guided hikes for the New Year as a way to start off the year on the right foot.
Contact the parks below for further details. No park with you? Gather a few friends and organize your own First Day [...]

ShareJEFFERSON CITY, Mo., NOV. 7, 2011 – A Civil War Activity Day and unveiling of new Civil War artifacts will occur Nov. 12 at the Missouri State Museum in the Capitol in Jefferson City. A variety of activities, including historical re-enactors and interpretive programs, will be presented from 1 to 4 p.m. Activities are free [...]