Beach at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site reopens

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 24, 2011 – The swimming beach at Watkins Woolen Mill State Parkand State Historic Site reopened today after water samples taken Monday were found to be well within the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ water quality standards for state park beaches.
            With the exception of the beach at Lewis and Clark State Park, which is closed due to flooding, all ofMissouri’s state parks beaches are open to visitors.

            The water at all designated beaches in the state park system is sampled weekly during the recreational season by the Department of Natural Resources to determine suitability for swimming.
            Information about current status of beaches at other parks is available on the website atmostateparks.com. Signs indicating the status of the beaches are posted at the beaches as well.
            Other facilities at state parks may be unavailable to visitors. Missouri State Parks maintains a list of alerts and advisories at mostateparks.com.
            Missouri's state parks and historic sites offer something to suit everyone's taste - outdoor adventure, great scenery and a bit of history. With Missouri’s 85 state parks and historic sites, the possibilities are boundless.
            For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites and swimming beaches, visitmostateparks.com.

Bring your ideas to an informational meeting at Arrow Rock State Historic Site July 24

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO., JULY 14, 2011 -- The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting on Sunday, July 24, at Arrow Rock State Historic Site in Arrow Rock.  The informational meeting will begin at 2 p.m. in the picnic area shelter house.

Recent accomplishments at the park and future plans will be highlighted during the informational meeting. Discussion items will include the site's conceptual development plan, a long-term planning process that is under way. Other items include the status of the budget and a discussion of the Sappington Negro Cemetery. Visitors are invited to share comments on the Arrow Rock, Sappington Cemetery and Boone’s Lick state historic sites’ services and operations.

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.

Arrow Rock State Historic Site is located on Highway 41, one half mile south of the town. The picnic shelter is at 39700 Overlook Drive. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the Arrow Rock State Historic Site at 660-837-3330 or by calling 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.