Informational meeting at Lake Wappapello State Park Dec. 12

The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting at Lake Wappapello State Park on

Thursday, Dec. 12. The meeting will be held at the park office from 3-5 p.m.

Park representatives will provide information about the facility and answer questions. Visitors are invited to share feedback and suggestions about park services and operations. These informational meetings are part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure citizens have input regarding the facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.

A visit to Lake Wappapello State Park is also a great opportunity to log miles as a part of the Governor’s 100 Missouri Miles challenge. To celebrate Missouri’s distinction as the “Best Trails State” by American Trails and to encourage Missourians to enjoy the outdoors, Gov. Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon are inviting Missourians to join them in completing 100 Missouri Miles of outdoor physical activity by the end of the year.

For more information and to take the Challenge, visit 100MissouriMiles.com. Participants can also share adventures, post photos and learn about upcoming events by connecting with 100 Missouri Miles on Facebook and Twitter.

Lake Wappapello State Park is located on Highway 172 in Williamsville, Mo.  Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the facility directly at 573-297-3232. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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Informational meeting for St. Joe State Park and Missouri Mines State Historic Site Nov. 21

 The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting regarding St. Joe State Park and

Missouri Mines State Historic Site on Thursday, Nov. 21. The meeting will be held in the museum at Missouri Mines State Historic Site near Park Hills from 5-7 p.m.

Recent accomplishments at the park and site will be highlighted during this open house. The work plan underway at St. Joe State Park will also be discussed. Visitors are invited to share feedback on the services and operations of St. Joe State Park and the Missouri Mines State Historic Site. This informational meeting is part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure that citizens have input on facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.

The Missouri Mines State Historic Site is located on Highway 32 in Park Hills. Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the facility directly at 573-431-6226.  For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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Informational meeting for General John J. Pershing and Locust Creek Covered Bridge state historic sites Nov. 19

The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting at the General John J. Pershing

Boyhood Home State Historic Site in Laclede on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The meeting, which will also include information on Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site, will be held from 6-8 p.m.  

Park representatives will provide information on future plans for the facilities and answer questions. Visitors are invited to share feedback and suggestions about services and operations. The Pershing Memorial Association will also discuss recent efforts regarding the site. This informational meeting is part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure citizens have input regarding the facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.

Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site is located at 1100 Pershing Drive in Laclede. Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the facility at660-963-2525. For more information on Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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Informational meeting for Big Oak Tree State Park and Towosahgy State Historic Site on Nov. 4

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The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting on Big Oak Tree State Park and Towosahgy State Historic Site. The meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 4, at the City Administration Building, 219 N. Washington in East Prairie. 

Recent accomplishments and future plans will be highlighted during the informational meeting. Topics will include future management plans, research projects and upcoming programming. Visitors are invited to share comments on services and operations at both sites. The informational meeting is part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure the public has input on services provided in state parks and historic sites.

Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site at 573-748-5340 or Big Oak Tree State Park at 573-649-3149. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.  

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Informational meeting at Hawn State Park Nov. 2

Pickle Creek in Hawn State Park in Missouri (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Hawn State Park near Ste. Genevieve.   The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the park’s amphitheater.

Representatives from the facility will provide information on future plans for the park and answer questions. Visitors are invited to share comments and suggestions about the park. These informational meetings are part of an ongoing effort by the Missouri State Parks to ensure that the public has input on services and facilities offered in state parks and historic sites.

A visit to Hawn State Park is also a great opportunity to log miles as a part of the Governor’s 100 Missouri Miles Challenge. To celebrate Missouri’s distinction as the “Best Trails State” by American Trails and to encourage Missourians to enjoy the outdoors, Gov. Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon are inviting Missourians to join them in completing 100 Missouri Miles of outdoor physical activity by the end of the year.

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Hawn State Park is located off Highway 144, 20 miles west of Ste. Genevieve in Ste. Genevieve County. The amphitheater is located in the campground. Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the park directly at (573) 883-3603. For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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Public invited to share ideas at an informational meeting at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites you to bring your ideas to an informational meeting on Thursday, May 31, at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park south of Columbia.
The informational meeting will address issues related to Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and Jewell Cemetery and Clark’s Hill/Norton State Historic Sites. It will begin at 6 p.m. at the Gilbert picnic shelter, located in the third loop of the day use area of the park. Recent accomplishments and future plans will be highlighted during the informational meeting.
The informational meeting is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the public has an opportunity to provide input regarding services provided in state parks and historic sites. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend can make arrangements by calling the park at 573-449-7402 or by calling the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf ). For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit the Web at mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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Managed turkey hunt application deadline is Feb. 29

Courtesy MDC

JEFFERSON CITY Mo – Turkey hunters have until Feb. 29 to apply for managed hunts during Missouri’s 2012 spring turkey season. All 19 managed turkey hunts are listed in the “2012 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information" booklet. The booklet, along with other information on spring turkey hunting, is available online atwww.mdc.mo.gov by searching “Spring Turkey Hunting.” The booklet and website have application instructions, outlook information on Missouri’s turkey population, conservation areas where turkey hunting is allowed, related regulations and more. The print version of the booklet will be available from hunting permit vendors and at MDC offices in mid-February.

In addition to 11 hunts open to all firearms turkey hunters, this year’s offerings include a managed hunt for archers, five hunts for youths age 11 through 15 and two hunts for people with disabilities. Managed hunts will take place during the youth turkey season, March 31 to April 1, or regular turkey season, April 16 through May 6.

Hunters may apply individually or in groups of up to three for most hunts. Youth hunts accept applications only for single hunters or pairs. An individual applying as a member of a party has the same chance of being drawn as someone who applies alone. Successful applicants will receive notice of their hunt dates and other information by mail. Drawing results will be posted March 14 through May 6 at www.mdc.mo.gov/hunt/turkey.

For the youth hunt and hunt for people with disabilities at Smithville Lake, applications should be made by phone by calling 816-858-5718. To apply for the hunt for people with disabilities at Bois D’Arc CA, call 417-742-4361. Applications for other hunts should be made online atwww.mdc.mo.gov/hunt/turkey.

The number of hunters allowed to take part in each managed hunt ranges from 10 to 40. Participants in some hunts must complete a pre-hunt orientation. Hunters should not to apply for these hunts if they cannot attend the orientation.

The bag limit for managed hunts is one male turkey or turkey with visible beard. Turkeys taken during a managed hunt count toward the season limit of two. Hunters who shoot a turkey during a managed hunt before April 23 may not take another turkey during the first week of the regular turkey season. All-terrain vehicles are prohibited on areas with managed turkey hunts.

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Open house planned Dec. 29 at Knob Noster State Park

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Dec. 22, 2011 – The public is invited to attend an open house at Knob Noster State Park near Knob Noster on Thursday, Dec. 29. The open house will be held from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the park’s Visitor Center.

Representatives from the park will be on hand to discuss the reopening of the McAdoo Equestrian Trail. Details of the meeting will include information about the recent award of an $86,985 Recreational Trails Project Grant to the park for trail renovations. Also, information will be available about the State Park Youth Corps involvement with the park during 2010 and the Corps’ activity in 2011. Representatives from the facility will also provide information on future plans for the facility and answer questions. Visitors are invited to share comments and suggestions about the facility. The meeting is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the public has input and knowledge on services provided in Missouri state parks and historic sites.

Knob Noster State Park is located near Knob Noster, one mile south of Highway 50 on Highway 23. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the site directly at  660-563-2463 or by calling Missouri State Parks toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information on Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.

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Informational meeting planned Sept. 17 at Wallace State Park

 JEFFERSON CITY, MO., SEPT. 9, 2011 - The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting Saturday, Sept. 17, to discuss issues related to Wallace State Park near Cameron.  The meeting will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at the open shelter house and is open to the public.

            Discussion will center on the general operations of the park, including the campground reservation system. Park staff will be present to provide information about the park and to answer questions. The public is invited to share comments about the park and its operations.

The meeting is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the public has input on services and facilities in state parks and historic sites.

            Wallace State Park is located six miles south of Cameron. Take Highway 69 South to Highway 121 in Clinton County; exit 48 off Interstate 35. People requiring special accommodations or services to attend the meeting can call the park at 816-632-3745 or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419(Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.

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Bring your ideas to an informational meeting at Prairie State Park July 29

Image by Todd Ryburn via FlickrJEFFERSON CITY, MO., JULY 19, 2011 -- The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting on Friday, July 29, at Prairie State Park near Liberal.  The informational meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the park's visitor center.

Recent accomplishments at the park and future plans will be highlighted during the informational meeting. Visitors are invited to share comments on the park’s services and operations.  Immediately following the meeting will be an evening stroll at 8 p.m. where visitors will be led on a sunset hike by park staff.

This informational meeting is part of an ongoing effort to ensure citizens have input on facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.

Prairie State Park is located 17 miles West of Lamar on hwy. 160 to State Road NN.  People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 417-843-6711 or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.

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