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  • A collage of photographs. In the middle of the collage is a logo that says "MoDNR Photo Contest"

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    The 2024 MoDNR Photo Contest

    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… READ MORE

  • Old photo of a man and woman with a dog and horse, standing in front of a barn.

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    A Legacy of Epic Proportions

    Ted and Pat Jones, husband and wife, stand with their horse and a canine friend on their farm in Williamsburg. READ MORE

  • A man in a Missouri State Parks uniform stands next to an elderly man and woman. The elderly people are the parents of the uniformed man.

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    Good Stewards

    Brian Stith (right) smiles with his mother, Mary (left) and father, Bob (middle) while celebrating the J. Huston Tavern’s 100th year with Missouri State Parks. (MoDNR photo by Adam Knaebel) Those who interact with the Missouri… READ MORE

  • A overhead image of a group of five people on horseback on a trail.

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    Rock Island Trail State Park

    You can roam, ramble and ride at several Missouri state parks and historic sites, but when fully developed and open to the public, the new Rock Island Trail State Park will feature more than 200 miles… READ MORE

  • The entrance to a wooden covered bridge is in the center of the frame. To the right and left of the entrance to the bridge are large trees transitioning to fall foliage.

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    One Tank Trips

    If a trip to Paris, France, to see the Eiffel Tower isn’t in your budget this year and neither is a trip to Florida’s beaches, why not visit both Paris and Florida right here in Missouri? READ MORE

  • A photo illustration showing the progression of the eclipse as the moon passes in front of the sun. In the middle is an image totality. A ring of bright whispy light surrounds the silhouette of the moon.

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    Total Eclipse of our Parks

    Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when an exciting and rare astronomical event, a total solar eclipse, will occur! READ MORE

  • A pair of rock formations in a cave.

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    Building for the future

    Visitors talk and we listen! Camping and lodging occupancy at the parks is increasing, and the number of campers wanting sites with robust amenities is rising. Selling revenue bonds helps meet the demand for increased lodging… READ MORE

Graphic: MoDNR photo contest logo and text that says, "enter starting April 1." The graphic links to a webpage with details about the contest.
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