A camping trip always seems to bring to mind foods cooked outdoors over an open fire or over hot coals. Simple cooking methods, just a few basic spices and food never tasted better. Some camping treats, like ice cream in a can, does not need cooking at all, just a little work.

So here are three favorites that can be cooked up quick and together make a complete…[more]

For those of you who enjoy cool fall camping and warm campfires, there is good news. River Road Park at Clearwater Lake in Missouri just below the dam will again be open year round, complete with electricity and hot showers.

Camping will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and camping fees remain the same--$12 for non-electric sites, $16 for electric sites and $20 for sites with water and…[more]

Any experienced camper will attest to the truth that a camping trip’s success largely depends on the camping equipment. Now this does not mean that you have to spend a fortune or withdraw all your savings from the bank and get the most expensive camping gears there are. This will not ensure you of a great camping experience.

Knowing how to choose the right camping gear like tents…[more]

Bass Pro Shops today announced a $1 million donation to Victory Junction Gang, a year-round facility that enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment.

In response to the Tony…[more]

HOT SPRINGS, AR—Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, the renovation of campgrounds Area “C” and “A” at Lake Catherine State Park is complete and the campsites will be available for occupancy at approximately 1 p.m., today, according to State Parks Director Greg Butts. Those interested in reserving park campsites should make reservations online at ArkansasStateParks.com or by calling Lake Catherine State Park at 501-844-4176.

This renovation encompassed…[more]

Have you ever wanted to learn skills that will enhance your outdoor adventures?  If you answered yes, then WOW Kansas City is for you. You can enjoy and learn about outdoor activities at the 2008 WOW Kansas City event to be held in Swope Park Sept. 26 and Sept. 27.

This WOW National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School is packed with opportunities to learn outdoor recreation skills. The…[more]

Truman Lake Facility and Elevation Update #8

Posted: 24 Jul 2008
Truman Lake flood waters continue to recede. Currently the conditions are favorable for the Corps of Engineers Water Management Team to continue releasing flood waters. Most of the closed facilities have been reopened. As of Saturday, July 26, all of the beaches except for the ones at Thibaut Point and Berry Bend will be open.…[more]

Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. –Campers of all kinds will find exactly what they’re looking for at Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks.  From a sleeping bag on the ground to a cot in a tent … or from a cozy camping cabin to a fully appointed (and air-conditioned) RV, the Lake-area’s 21 privately-owned campgrounds are ready to welcome you.[more]

Visitors to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park near Lesterville can once again swim in the shut-ins this summer, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced today.

The shut-ins area of the park will officially open for swimming at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 26 and remain open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Aug. 24, 2008.

“We are pleased that visitors will once again be able…[more]

2008 CAMPING SEASON

PIEDMONT, Mo.- The 2008 camping season is upon us! Starting May 15, all five campgrounds at Clearwater Lake were iin full swing. We hope to see you out here enjoying your natural resources this summer.

We are looking forward to another great year of camping, fishing and water sports. As a friendly reminder, campers will need to pay their camping fees in the…[more]