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The department's Office of Communications releases notices to the media throughout the day. These news releases are posted to our website as soon as possible. If you have questions about a specific news release, please email or call the department contact listed in the news release. 

The most recent issued news releases may be found below. To view past news releases, select a year from the dropdown filter. Only the four most recent years of news releases are available on our website. To review or obtain copies of older news releases, 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. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals may reach us through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966.

Be sure to visit our main Communications webpage to learn more about our various communications resources. 

Current News

News Release Date
Celebrate National Trails Day at Washington State Park June 4
Free Fishing Weekend at Roaring River State Park set for June 11-12
Amazing Race-style challenge coming up at Crowder State Park
Echo Bluff State Parks host "Women Outdoors" dutch oven cooking class June 9
Concert at the Castle scheduled for June 7
Summer recreational swimming season kicks off at Missouri State Parks
Celebrate National Trails Day with Missouri State Parks June 4
National Trails Day scavenger hunt to be held at Knob Noster State Park
Flint knapping class be held at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
Guided hike and bike ride set for June 4 on the Katy Trail
Informational meeting scheduled for Route 66 State Park June 9
Stephen McLane Selected As May 2022 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
World Atlatl Day will be celebrated at Graham Cave State Park June 4
National Trails Day hike scheduled at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park June 4
Rockin’ at Robertsville State Park June 4
TroutFest in Cassville set for June 4
Missouri State Parks honors military service with Blue Star Museums program
See Arrow Rock State Historic Site’s museum come to life June 4
Listen to stories at Crowder State Park June 4
Informational meeting scheduled for Don Robinson State Park June 2
Missouri State Parks presents Landing After Hours: Parasols to Petitions, Parades and Picket Lines
Hiking for beginners scheduled at Bennett Spring State Park June 2
Missouri Department of Natural Resources to host virtual meeting on energy initiatives
Department of Natural Resources opens solicitation for Community Water Infrastructure Grants through State ARPA funding
Big Lake State Park and Lewis and Clark State Park campgrounds will reopen May 16

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