News Releases

The department's Office of Communications releases notices to the media throughout the day. These news releases are posted to our website as soon as possible. If you have questions about a specific news release, please email or call the department contact listed in the news release.

The most recent issued news releases may be found below. To view past news releases, select a year from the dropdown filter. Only the four most recent years of news releases are available on our website. To review or obtain copies of older news releases, 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. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals may reach us through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966.

Be sure to visit our main Communications webpage to learn more about our various communications resources.

Current News

News Release	Date
Harry S Truman State Park hosts annual Marina Appreciation Day May 13	05/10/2023
Montauk State Park celebrates Old Mill Day May 13	05/10/2023
Bennett Spring State Park hosts Civilian Conservation Corps program May 13	05/09/2023
Echo Bluff State Park offers classes for women	05/09/2023
Take a wildflower walk at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park May 13	05/09/2023
Missouri State Parks selected as a National Gold Medal finalist	05/04/2023
Open House and Youth Fishing Day scheduled May 13 at Finger Lakes State Park	05/04/2023
Learn about Missouri’s native plants at Watkins Mill State Park May 6	05/03/2023
Take a walk on the wild side at Sam A. Baker State Park May 6	05/03/2023
Wings over Weston scheduled for May 6	05/03/2023
Learn about wildflowers in the Ozarks at Big Sugar Creek State Park May 6	05/03/2023
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site hosts 1860s Children’s Day May 6	05/02/2023
Knob Noster State Park hosts toddler storytime in May	05/02/2023
Celebrate Truman Day at Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site on May 6	05/02/2023
Kids can learn about nature journaling at Bennett Spring State Park May 6	05/02/2023
Crowder State Parks hosts Seniors to Parks: Notable Missourians May 8	05/01/2023
Make mobiles at Bennett Spring State Park on May 4	05/01/2023
Kids fish free at Bennett Spring State Park on May 6	05/01/2023
Eleven Point State Park hosts open house and guided hike May 13	04/27/2023
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park offers tram tours April 30	04/26/2023
Learn about black vultures at Bennett Spring State Park	04/26/2023
Missouri Department of Natural Resources expands electric vehicle charging infrastructure	04/25/2023
Quilts sought for the Salt River Quilt Show in September	04/25/2023
Stretch your legs and enjoy nature at Weston Bend State Park	04/25/2023
Governor Proclaims May 7-13 Drinking Water Week	04/24/2023