Outdoors

Watkins Mill State Park team members will be hosting a program titled Slave to Soldier, from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17. This presentation is about Black soldiers who fought for the Union in the Civil War. Starting in 1866, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, was the receiving station for the men of color following the

Looking for fun games and activities to do with your family while camping? Stockton State Park has the solution: a family fun day from noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17. There will be outdoor games such as cornhole and mini golf, and board games for families to enjoy in the campground. These games will

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is proposing adjusting prices for most hunting, fishing, trapping, and commercial permits in an effort to keep up with rising costs of goods and services it uses to manage its more than 1,000 conservation areas along with nature centers, shooting ranges, fish hatcheries, and other facilities. MDC received initial

Missouri State Parks and MO-Tell are pleased to welcome storyteller Jim “Two Crows” Wallen to Cuivre River State Park Saturday, June 10. Wallen is an accomplished historical storyteller who teaches people about past events in an enjoyable and engaging way. Join Wallen at the Recreation Hall in Camp Sherwood from 6 to 7 p.m. as

Women in Nature will host a full-day experience Saturday, June 10, at Thousand Hills State Park for ladies 10 years old and up. The event will be held in the park’s special-use area from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and consist of an abundance of outdoor activities taught solely by women. All experience levels are

I was just in the right place at the right time to see it, and it didn’t last long. A hawk came out of the timber and passed across a small opening in the woods with a cluster of oak leaves in his talons, pursued by four or five screeching small birds. I watched the

Bennett Spring State Park is set to host a series of events from May 28 to June 3. Caves! June 1 – June 30 Throughout the month of June, Bennett State Park will have an artificial cave available for exploration during open hours at the park’s nature center. The cave will include information about the

Taberville report Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm Fishing is pretty good for flatheads and blue cats. Trotlines are the best. All I’ve got left is you’ve got perch they are good. I saw a 47 lb. flathead. There’s no water movement. You have to know where they are. I’ve seen several blues over slot. I’ve

Arrow Rock State Historic Site is excited to welcome back local artist Shawn Cooper from Sedalia. The exhibit will be available for viewing in the visitor center’s small gallery, daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout June and July. Two “meet-the-artist” events during the exhibit’s run will also be held in the small gallery

Want some entertainment during your visit to Stockton State Park? Enjoy bluegrass music? Then we have a treat for you! Stockton State Park is hosting three bluegrass concerts this camping season. Whether you are staying overnight or just passing through, you are invited to come join us at one, two or even all three concerts.