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Bring your flashlights and take a night hike with Stockton State Park team members. Join them at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the trail access point in the East Campground and hike the Nyblad Trail. Stockton State Park is located at 19100 S. Highway 215 in Dadeville. For more information, call 417-276-4259. For more

Leaves are falling, days are getting shorter and the temperatures are starting to drop. That means fall is on the way and it’s time to hang the tobacco and make apple cider! Join Weston Bend State Park team members from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, as they keep the tobacco and apple

Did you know October is Bat Appreciation Month? It’s fitting as they’re a commonly used symbol representing Halloween! Join park team members at Bennett Spring State Park to learn about these nocturnal creatures. There will be several activities at the nature center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Bennett Spring State Park

St. Clair County – The Missouri Route 82 bridge over Simms Creek west of Roscoe will be CLOSED beginning the week of September 26, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will replace the current bridge with a new structure, which will be approximately two feet higher, four feet wider and 24 feet longer.

Vernon County – Drivers can expect lane closures and occasional traffic delays on Vernon County routes BB & W near Nevada for a resurfacing project beginning the week of Sept. 19, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. This is the work being done on this project: Route BB from U.S. Route 54 (Austin Street) in

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to spend the morning with local photographer and MDC staff volunteer, Dan Bernskoetter, to learn tips and tricks on capturing the best outdoor photos with both a digital camera and a smartphone. The free event will be from 10 a.m. until noon on September 24 at

Have you missed going to summer camp? Or perhaps you heard how awesome camp is but never had the chance to go. If you are an adult woman who wants to have a magical camp experience for the first, or even 14th time, Glamp Pin Oak is for you. Combining “glam” and “camp,” Glamp Pin

Join us for the annual Coale-Burrus-James-Conner family reunion on Sunday, Sept. 25, at the El Dorado Springs Community Center. Basket dinner around noon. All relatives and interested parties are welcome. Hope to see you there.

Toddlers and other preschool-aged children are invited to Toddler Tuesdays at Crowder State Park. These events will be held at the enclosed shelter at 9 a.m. starting Sept. 27 through Nov. 1. Each week, children will enjoy a nature story, making a nature craft or doing another activity, such as, a nature walk to look

Where: Vernon County Route BB from U.S. Route 54 (Austin Street) in Nevada south approximately 13 miles to Vernon County Route DD When: Beginning week of Sept.12. Details: Contractor crews replacing existing guardrail with new guardrail along Route BB. This is part of a contract to resurface and replace guardrail along routes BB and W