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Monday, June 10, 2013  An upgrade at Long Branch State Park is cause for celebration.

Thursday, June 06, 2013 

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is urging Missourians to walk, run, bike, paddle and hike throughout Missouri during the rest of the year.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Swimming at the beach is now free.

Sunday, July 08, 2012  Missouri State Parks hosts kayaking lessons

Sunday, June 24, 2012  Long Branch State Park hosts an open house to talk about current and future projects.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Thousand Hills State Park is hiring.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Missouri State Parks will provide both you and your dog a place to stay the night.

Thursday, September 22, 2011 

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Missouri campers that stay at some state parks this weekend will have the opportunity for a free breakfast.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Summer is not over yet and a family camping trip to a Missouri state park is a great way to celebrate the season.

Saturday, March 19, 2011  Young adults between the ages of 17-21 can get a summer job at Missouri State Parks.

Thursday, December 30, 2010  Jay Nixon announced that the state will hire more than 1,000 young adults.

Saturday, August 28, 2010  Missouri contains 85 state parks with more than 200,000 acres available to the public.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  No Missouri State Parks swimming beaches will be closed due to elevated E. coli levels this weekend.