Latest Stories
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The Dark Side of Missouri’s Geology
If you’re afraid of the dark, you definitely don’t want to get stuck in a cave. One of Missouri’s enduring mysteries unfolded outside Hannibal May 9, 1967, when three children were reported missing. The boys were…
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Top Spots to Hang Out
Imagine returning home after a long vacation only to find your house is no longer there! That’s exactly what happened to some Indiana bats that had used Locust Creek Covered Bridge as their summer home.
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MoDNR Matters
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources manages Missouri’s natural resources to ensure long-term sustainability while providing invaluable benefits to Missouri’s citizens and visitors alike.
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It’s a Meteorite!
Have you ever been charmed by the glint of an unknown rock? Does learning about its true origin intrigue you? The Missouri Geological Survey has been providing such answers as part of its mission since 1853.
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Engineering a Better Future
Engineers, professionals who are tasked with understanding and applying those concepts, bring a valuable skillset to the work the Missouri Department of Natural Resources does each day.
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The 2025 MoDNR Photo Contest
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…
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Missouri State Parks was at risk of losing Locust Creek Covered Bridge forever and desperately needed a miracle. To save the vulnerable structure, it had to be carefully moved to a new home where it could…
