State Parks and State Historic Sites
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) operates 85 State Parks and State Historic Sites encompassing 200,000 acres; 1,500 structures; 3,700 campsites; 194 cabins; 2,000 picnic sites. There are 840 miles of trail for hikers, backpackers, bicycle riders, off-road vehicle users and horseback riders, including the 225-mile long Katy Trail, which is the longest developed rail-to-trail facility in the United States. For detailed information, and to make camping reservations, go to www.MoStateParks.com.
Jan. 7-Feb. 27, 2010
Jefferson City

In February 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years as an organization. This exhibit will present information on the history of the Boy Scouts in central Missouri. It will include historical items from the Great Rivers Council of Boy Scouts of America.

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Katy Road
Jefferson City 65109

Katy Trail State Park is the longest rails-to-trails conversion in the U.S. The flat, 225-mile trail is open for hiking, running, walking, and bicycling through Missouri countryside. Many wineries, restaurants, bed and breakfast inns, motels, campgrounds and shopping opportunities are located along its length. More than half of the eastern section of the trail follows the Missouri River; after leaving the river, the trail meanders through peaceful farmland and small-town Missouri. Horseback riding is allowed on a 25-mile section between Calhoun and Sedalia. (The map below shows the locationof the Jefferson City trailhead only.)

Trailheads, listed from west to east:

  • Clinton
  • Calhoun
  • Windsor
  • Green Ridge
  • Sedalia
  • Clifton City
  • Pilot Grove
  • Boonville
  • New Franklin
  • Rochport
  • McBaine
  • Hartsburg
  • North Jefferson City
  • Tebbetts
  • Mokane
  • Portland
  • McKittrick
  • Treloar
  • Marthasville
  • Dutzow
  • Augusta
  • Matson
  • Weldon Springs
  • Green Bottom
  • St. Carles
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