The most recent Missouri Department of Natural Resources' news releases may be found below. Be sure to visit the department's main Communications webpage to learn more about our communication resources. If you need additional information, please contact the department's Communications office at 573-751-1010 or 800-361-4827. For Missouri State Parks related topics call 573-751-9392 or 800-334-6946

Current News

News Release Date
Volunteer meeting at Cuivre River State Park Feb. 18
History Celebration of CCC Company 1743 at Washington State Park
Guided Bison Hike at Prairie State Park Feb. 6
"Storytime Saturdays" begin in February at the Missouri State Museum
"Corporal Rufus Vann, A Man to Remember" at the Missouri State Museum on Feb. 3
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Department issues a boil order for the public served by Kuhle H2O in Boone County
Historic Pullman Porter’s Exhibit visits Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
Start the New Year with First Day Hikes in Missouri State Parks on Jan. 1
Missouri State Park Ranger earns national Park Ranger of the Year Award
Winter Walk at Washington State Park Dec. 13
Six state parks to close temporarily for managed deer hunts Dec. 12-13
Celebrate the holidays at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
Candlelight Tours at Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site Dec. 11-12
Guided bison hike at Prairie State Park Dec. 5
Cyber Monday hike at Washington State Park Nov. 30
"What's in a Name?" at the Missouri State Museum Dec. 2
Christmas on the Farm at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site Dec. 5
Experience the Anderson House Christmas at Lexington State Historic Site Dec. 5-6
Explore the outdoors in Missouri State Parks this Black Friday
"Thanksgiving Time" at the Missouri State Museum on Nov. 14
Celebrate National Bison Day at Prairie State Park Nov. 7
Toddler Tuesdays at Crowder State Park in November
Visit Thomas Hart Benton Studio and Home State Historic Site on Nov. 7
Explore prehistoric Missouri at the Missouri State Museum on Nov. 6
Historic Preservation Council to consider nominations for National Register Nov. 6

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