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  • A tiny planet-style image of several state parks and historic sites from around Missouri.

    MO Virtual Heritage

    In May 2022, the Missouri State Parks Grants, Recreation and Interpretation Program received a nearly $500,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help fund the development of a series of 360-degree virtual tours of…

  • An image of the basket with two discs inside of it. Metal chains hang down from a pole that sticks out the top of the basket.

    Disc Golf

    It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a flying disc? You never know what you might see at Missouri’s state parks and historic sites. Since the creation of disc golf in the 1960s, and with the…

  • Layers of natural rock formations are stacked up to form a dry stream bed. On the sides of the stream bed are trees and other vegetation.

    The Parks Less Traveled

    Get away from your usual habitat and enjoy enticing scenery, while enjoying activities that provide cognitive benefits and improve mood, at the following gems of the Missouri State Parks system.

  • The Rifle of Alexander McNair

    The oldest firearm in the Missouri State Museum belonged to Missouri’s very first governor, Alexander McNair.

  • An old house surrounded by a fence, framed by trees and brush on the left and right.

    Investing for the future

    Missouri’s state parks offer a temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of cities, as well as a chance to reconnect with the outdoors, where citizens can explore the natural diversity throughout the state.

  • A newly married couple at their wedding lean in for a kiss, surrounded by a group of family and friends. In the background is a large lodge.

    Beyond the Banquet Hall

    Are you planning a big event and searching for the perfect venue? Look no further! Whether a wedding, a family reunion or a corporate retreat, Missouri’s state parks and historic sites offer a diverse range of…

  • A woman in a hammock reading a book.

    Pitch Perfect

    Camping is one of the most popular activities in Missouri’s state parks and historic sites, and it’s not hard to see why. Forty-one state parks and historic sites offer more than 3,500 campsites that will make…

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