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This year marked the twelfth year of the MoDNR Photo Contest and the 410 entries we received didn’t disappoint. The department asked amateur photographers to capture the beauty found in Missouri and selected first, second and third places, as well as honorable mention, in three categories: Natural Resources, Unique Places and People Enjoying Missouri’s Natural…
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters
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Missouri State Parks was at risk of losing Locust Creek Covered Bridge forever and desperately needed…
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Bullseye!
Cuivre River State Park, located in Troy, has expanded its recreational offerings with a new, state-of-the-art…
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Transforming Treloar
Built in 1896, the Treloar Mercantile capitalized on the brand new MKT Depot in town. This…
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Walking Together
Spirit Trail has been a decades-long trail project in Johnson County, and its further development may…
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Projects in the Parks
Every year, Missouri State Parks plans and manages numerous capital improvement projects at state parks and historic sites. These efforts help support our mission of preserving and interpreting the finest examples of Missouri’s natural landscapes and cultural landmarks, while providing…
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Protecting our Night Skies
When the sun sets at Thousand Hills State Park on the outskirts of Kirksville, the night sky comes to life. As the blue sky darkens, it gains a sprinkling of stars, planets and galaxies. Visitors can see the Milky Way…
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Gear Up for Fly Fishing
Justin Beyer still considers himself a newbie in his journey as a fly fisherman. He shares tips for building a fishing kit based on things he wishes he knew when he first started.
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Big Wheel Keeps on Turnin’
Missouri is blessed with abundant water resources, but how do its various hydropower facilities cope when impacted by significant drought conditions?
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Let There be Light!
The Missouri State Parks team flipped the switch at Onondaga Cave State Park for a much-awaited reopening of the cave, which had been closed due the installation of a new LED lighting system. The previous cave lighting system used for…
