Mo State Parks Stories
Strengthening our parks and historic sites with capital investments for the future.
Armed with a camera and a love for Missouri’s natural resources, photographers captured fleeting moments for the 2019 contest. See who the winners are and admire their handiwork!
Grand Gulf State Park, located in Oregon County near the Arkansas border, is home to some of the most stunning geological features in the state. The park contains a number of caves and sinkholes, a natural bridge and a vertical-walled canyon for which the park is named.
With winter in full swing, take advantage of the indoor opportunities Missouri state parks and historic sites have to offer by exploring a number of visitor centers and museums.
In 1967, the Missouri State Legislature enacted a statute requiring the State Park Board to “maintain every grave of a former governor within the state which is not within a perpetual care cemetery.” Today, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources maintains the graves of four Missouri governors.
Working for Missouri State Parks isn’t just another day in the office. A beautiful setting paired with a love for the outdoors keeps employees coming back – even after they retire!
Crews from Missouri State Parks have begun clearing and repairing sections of Katy Trail State Park in an effort to restore the trail and provide greater access to users.
As we near the end of October, Missouri’s state parks and historic sites are getting into the Halloween spirit.
When Ben Nagy joined Missouri State Parks as the division’s trail coordinator in July, he brought with him several years of trails experience and a strong enthusiasm for the outdoors.