Cast a Line at Bennett Springs State Park


Bennett Spring State Park is well-known among anglers for its excellent trout…

Missouri creates the State Park Fund: April 9, 1917


One year after the National Park System was established In 1916, the state of…

Mountain’s Gonna Sing at Sam A. Baker State Park


Sam A. Baker State Park encompasses 5,323 acres of lush wilds. Whether they…

A Small State Park with a Big Geologic Story to Tell


Formed 50 millions years ago, this state park has geological treasures to…

The Ancient Bones at Mastodon State Historic Site


Seeing the history play out in the ancient bones and other artifacts at…

Bison, Birds, and More at Prairie State Park


Natural prairie is the headliner at this state park, but the bison, elk, birds,…

Sailing and More at Stockton State Park


Stockton State Park is 2,175 acres of land leased from the corps and developed…

Big Sugar Creek State Park


Big Sugar Creek State Parks in the corner of southwest Missouri boasts a…

Civil War History at the Battle of Carthage State Historic Site.


More than 1,100 Civil War battles were fought in Missouri. Our state parks…

See Our German Heritage at Deutschheim State Historic Site


Visit the Pommer-Gentner house and the Strehly house at this State Historic…