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Prairie State Park
Tallgrass prairies once covered more than a third of Missouri; today, less than one percent remains, much of it preserved at Prairie State Park. Visitors to the park see panoramic vistas of swaying grass and ever-changing wildflowers. They also may spot an elk or the park’s resident bison herd. The park’s Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center offers exhibits and interpretive programs designed to inform visitors about the special place.
Recent News
First Day Bison Saunter at Prairie State Park
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Kick off the new year with a First Day Bison Saunter at Prairie State Park. Join park team members at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, for a guided saunter. Participants will brave the conditions and take a 2-mile hike over uneven…
Read More »See Bison at Prairie State Park on December 3, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- While you may not see Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer at Prairie State Park, you may get a glimpse of the park’s resident bison herd. If seeing bison in their natural habitat is on your Christmas wish list, then you can…
Read More »Celebrate National Bison Day at Prairie State Park on November 5, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- National Bison Day is the first Saturday each November. Join team members at Prairie State Park as they honor the bison as our national mammal. These huge, one-ton beasts once roamed the plains and prairies of North America,…
Read More »Join a Guided Saunter to See Bison at Prairie State Park on September10, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Fall is just around the corner, along with shorter days and cooler temperatures. Grasses are reaching their peak height and Prairie State Park’s resident bison are looking forward to the cooler days. It’s a…
Read More »Take an Evening Stroll at Prairie State Park on August 12, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Join Prairie State Park team members on an evening stroll through the park from 7:30-9 p.m.. Enjoy the sights, smells and sounds as you stroll through the prairie taking in the evening and watching as the flora and…
Read More »Guided Saunter to See Bison Coming Up at Prairie State Park on August 6, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Is the heat getting you down? Bison don’t mind. They have shed much of their cold-weather fur and are better able to handle the hot summer temperatures. Join Prairie State Park on a guided saunter to see bison at 10 a.m.…
Read More »Prairie State Park Presents Swamp Gas, Crowd Poisonings and Leeches Program on July 16, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Join Prairie State Park team members for an interactive program at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, as they explore the trials, tribulations and treatment of sick and wounded Civil War soldiers. At the beginning of the…
Read More »Guided Saunter to See Bison Coming Up at Prairie State Park on July 9, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Summer has arrived, the wildflowers are impressive, the grasses are growing and the bison are enjoying them all. Join Prairie State Park staff on a guided saunter to see bison at 10 a.m. Meet at the Regal Tallgrass Prairie…
Read More »Hug a Herp at Prairie State Park on June 25, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Come see an array of reptiles and amphibians during Prairie State Park’s Hug a Herp Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prairie State Park team members will help dispel myths and rumors about reptiles and amphibians.…
Read More »Women In Nature Program Coming Up at Prairie State Park on June 11, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Women who want to explore the great outdoors but don’t know where to begin can go to Prairie State Park’s visitor center for a Women in Nature event. This half-day experience starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11…
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