What's New

• Make an online donation today
• Visitor research reports

• Temporary closings and notices
• Beach status
• Changes in operating hours
• Firewood advisory

Special Happenings

Exhibits at the Elizabeth Rozier Gallery
August -- History Day Exhibit on display in Missouri State Museum
8/28/10 -- Amateur photographers' tour at Onondaga Cave State Park (advance registration required)
9/25-26/10 -- Re-enactment of the Battle of Pilot Knob

News

8/5/10 -- "Remake Big Lake" campaign kicks off
7/28/10 -- Devil's Icebox tours at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park cancelled for fall season
7/22/10 -- Salem will receive Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for park improvements
7/22/10 -- Clay County will receive Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for park improvements
7/22/10 -- Grain Valley will receive Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for park improvements
6/22/10 -- Flooding temporarily closes Big Lake State Park
5/10/10 -- New map allows visitors to see status of state parks beaches
5/6/10 -- Most Missouri state park caves will close temporarily to protect bats from disease; major tour caves will remain open