Parks and Nature
You'll find Oak Knoll Park is at the North West corner of Clayton Road and Big Bend Blvd. It is the area's second largest park and comprises over 14 a... Read More
This 30-acre park is across from Forest Park. It's grassy areas and paths make a great place to stroll off the busy roads.
As the harbinger of America's westward expansion, the Oregon Trail was the pathway to the Pacific for fur traders, gold seekers, missionaries and othe... Read More
Two of America’s clearest and most beautiful spring-fed rivers make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the first national park area to protect ... Read More
Explore this large, urban park with your dog. It was the site of the 1904 summer Olympics. It has many walking trails.
The Pony Express National Historic Trail was used by young men on fast paced horses to carry the nation's mail across the country, from St. Joseph, Mi... Read More
This large refuge contains approximately acres of bottomland hardwood forest, the largest remaining remnant out of an original 2.5 million acres. Visi... Read More
Comprising 7,350 acres, this refuge offers the opportunity to view a great variety of wildlife, you can also hike the trails, fish, or take the auto t... Read More
Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. Few people know about h... Read More
The battle fought here on August 10, 1861, was the first major Civil War engagement west of the Mississippi River, involving about 5,400 Union troops ... Read More
Arrow Rock serves as an open-air museum encompassing a geographic formation and a portion of the village of Arrow Rock, Missouri. The park is part of ... Read More
This park, just minutes from St Lous, was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the depression. Today it offers camping, hiking, hors... Read More
Access to the park river and creek offers fishing and paddling.
The historic site and open-air museum interpret the battle and its aftermath. It also offers paddling, hiking, camping, and more.
Fishing and canoeing are popular activities at this park fed by Bennett Spring.
This park in NW Missouri has the largest oxbow lake in Missouri. The park sustained flood damage in 2019. Check the park website for updates before... Read More
The canopy of hardwood trees in Big Oak Tree State Park average more than 120 feet tall. The forests and wetland make it a diverse habitat for wild... Read More
Hike in solitude in a setting not often seen in modern Missouri.
This park in the rolling hills of Missouri offers many recreational opportunities, from fishing to boating to camping.
Cuivre River State Park is one of the largest and most remote parks in the Ozarks. It offers visitors swimming, fishing, hiking, camping, and more.
Current River State Park was built around the former retreat of the Alton ... Read More
This park exists to preserve a historic grist mill. It's also a lovely spot for picnicking and hiking.
The park is named for the amazing rock formations on the site. The park's Braille Trail allows visitors with visual impairments to enjoy the format... Read More
Developed out of a former mining area, the park is known for its ATV and mountain bike trails.
Artifacts discovered in this park demonstrate that the land has been inhabited for up to 10,000 years. Today the natural area offers hiking and cam... Read More
This natural wonder of the Ozarks is called by many, the "little Grand Canyon." Hikers can explore the gorge from above and from the floor.
This park is a geologic wonderland with sinkholes, high bluffs, and a natural bridge. It also features the remains of a 19th century stone castle. ... Read More
Miles of trails wind through the scenic park. It has some of the best backpacking trails in the state.
The geology of this park gives it a rugged appearance. It is surrounded by the St. Francois mountains and offers hiking, splashing, and camping.
This park comprises prairies on both sides of a quiet creek. It offers hiking, camping, fishing, paddling, and more.
Located on the shores of one of Missouri's largest lakes, this park offers swimming, boating, fishing, and more.
The park's lake and miles of trails give visitors tons to do in a day or a week's stay.
The lake at the center of this park provides fishing and scenic view for camping and hiking.
This urban park is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. The website has an interactive map that helps you identify all the trees in the ... Read More
Long Branch lake has a sandy swim beach, two boat ramps, and a modern campground.
More than 13 miles of hiking trails are available for exploring the park and visitors can swim, fish, raft and boat in the river. You can also expl... Read More
Located at the headwaters of the Current River, this park offers camping, hiking, fishing, and more.
The park's ridge that rises above the Mississippi River is a geologic oddity. It is a day-use park.
Both the park's landmark caves and surface provide hours of recreational fun.
The park has a boardwalk and hiking trail that meanders through a wet prairie and into a forest.
This park has two swimming beaches as well as camping and hiking.
This park preserves the small area of prairies that still exist in Missouri. It has a resident bison herd.
This unique park sits in the middle of a rugged landscape. It offers hiking, swimming, and camping.
Harry S Truman National Historic Site includes the Truman Home in Independence, Missouri, and the Truman Farm Home in Grandview, Missouri. Leashed pe... Read More
Harry S Truman National Historic Site includes the Truman Home in Independence, Missouri, and the Truman Farm Home in Grandview, Missouri. Leashed pe... Read More
With a boat launch, this park offers a wide range of water recreation.
This day-use park offers many hiking trails through this scenic environment.
The park offers hiking and equestrian trails as well as camping.
