News Releases

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 573-751-9 392 or 800-334-6946.

Current News

News Release	Date
Elephant Rocks State Park hosts Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Event Aug. 13	08/03/2021
Long Branch State Park hosts public information meeting Aug. 14	08/02/2021
Missouri State Parks announces 2022 grant round for Historic Preservation Fund grants	08/02/2021
Pershing State Park hosts public information meeting Aug. 14	08/02/2021
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site hosts cake decoration competition for Missouri's 200th birthday Aug. 7	08/02/2021
Thousand Hills State Park hosts public information meeting Aug. 14	08/01/2021
Cuivre River State Park hosts Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party Aug. 12	08/01/2021
Harry S Truman Birthplace and Battle of Carthage state historic sites host public meeting Aug. 14	07/31/2021
Crowder State Park commemorates Missouri’s statehood with a bicentennial ice cream social Aug. 10	07/31/2021
Prairie State Park hosts Guided ‘Bison-tennial’ Hike Aug. 7	07/30/2021
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site hosts Sadie Hawkins Day String Band for backyard concert Aug. 7	07/30/2021
Know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses to stay safe when enjoying nature	07/30/2021
Roaring River and Big Sugar Creek state parks host public information meeting Aug. 12	07/29/2021
St. Francois State Park hosts Missouri Bicentennial Games Aug. 6 - 7	07/29/2021
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site hosts Missouri Bicentennial Bash and Commemoration Aug. 7	07/29/2021
Deutschheim State Historic Site hosts Rapunzel story time Aug. 3	07/28/2021
Department of Natural Resources awards $17,000 grant for Osage County Public Water Supply District No. 3	07/28/2021
2021 Bicentennial Katy Trail Ride canceled due to recent flooding	07/27/2021
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Potosi	07/27/2021
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Indian Point	07/26/2021
Prairie State Park hosts public information meeting Aug. 7	07/23/2021
Keep safety top of mind when exploring the outdoors	07/23/2021
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Rich Hill	07/23/2021
Missouri State Museum hosts virtual Landing After Hours: Missouri German Immigrant Farm Children: Growing Flowers Aug. 4	07/22/2021
Thousand Hills State Park hosts Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe pancake breakfast and park office ribbon cutting July 27	07/21/2021