Hikers will rejoice in discovering the highest peak in Missouri that's fit with gorgeous state park vistas, camping spots, ...

Missouri’s state parks are a treasure trove of natural wonders, historic sites, and outdoor adventures, making them the perfect place for camping enthusiasts. Whether you’re a tent camper seeking ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Southeast Missouri state park heavily damaged five years ago by the Taum Sauk reservoir collapse is reopening to campers. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources ...

At 1,772 feet, Taum Sauk mountain is the tallest place in Missouri. When you're that tall there is little protecting you. Evidence of that lies on the forest floor at ...

A massive wall of water poured down Proffit Mountain on Dec. 14, 2005, when a 700-foot section of the Taum Sauk dam gave way. Fortunately, the campground below the mountain had no visitors.

The Taum Sauk Hydroelectric Plant, built in 1963, consists of a lake behind a dam on the Black River and the 1.5 billion gallon storage basin atop Proffit Mountain.

Representatives from Missouri State Parks will be holding a combined informational meeting on Johnson’s Shut-Ins, Taum Sauk Mountain, Jay Nixon State Parks on Saturday, October 2.