By Joe Jerek JEFFERSON CITY – Camping is a popular activity for many people in Missouri including hunters, anglers, floaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) manages about 1,000 conservation areas around the state with more than 320 offering free camping. You
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In all of my years of camping, there is “something” I have never taken for granted. Michelle Turner This “something” calmly answers questions, often shares a comforting smile, and certainly helps make an unfamiliar place feel more like home. That “something” is a campground host.
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Knob Noster State Park’s campground has undergone extensive renovations, and the campground’s back loop is now open. The campground had been closed for renovations but is now open. The project included upgrades to 20 campsites equipped with 50-amp electrical service, as well as a new
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Starting this season, it will be easier to plan a trip to Battle of Athens State Historic Site. The historic site is transitioning from a first-come, first-served arrangement to an online reservation system for its campground. Previously, campers relied on walk-in availability in securing a
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I personally believe there is a God and that He created the outdoors for all of us to enjoy, and for us to introduce kids and other adults to the beauty and wonder of it all. It’s a great way to escape from worries and
Table Rock State Park is excited to announce the opening of five new premium yurts, which are part of Missouri State Parks’ revenue bond projects. Reservations can be made by contacting the Reservation Call Center at (877) 422-6766 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or
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October in Missouri is a great time to get out and enjoy everything our state has to offer. This month, I want to highlight a few of the activities planned in Missouri State Parks for readers to weigh their options for October fun! Michelle Turner
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Lake of the Ozarks State Park’s campground section 4 has undergone extensive renovations including new sites with water, sewer and 50-amp electrical services, as well as the addition of four new yurts in section 2 as part of Missouri State Parks’ revenue bond projects. These
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Camping is a way to connect with the outdoors that can be both enjoyable and economical for the entire family. If a camping trip is on your family’s to-do list for this spring or summer, be sure to check out some of the Missouri Department
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POTOSI, Mo. — A new boat dock has been placed at the Council Bluff Lake Recreation Area, located in Iron County, of the Mark Twain National Forest. The site, referred to as Wild Boar Hollow, is a popular location for launching fishing boats onto Council
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Summertime brings a complimentary mix of heat, humidity and the splash of cool, flowing river waters as folks get off the beaten path near Cassville, Missouri, in the heart of Barry County: one of southwest Missouri’s crowning jewels. While some might enjoy the instant retreat
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The Gasconade River begins its 280-mile journey in the Missouri Ozarks near Hartville to where it unites with the Missouri River near the appropriately-named town of Gasconade. Floaters, fishermen, stargazers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and walks of life enjoy it year-round. While there
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