Missouri’s assortment of rolling hills, flat plains, majestic lakes and hearty rivers provide the ideal setting for visitors to experience the great outdoors.
With over 50 state parks and wildlife areas, Missouri has nearly twice the forested land of its neighboring states of Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and Nebraska combined, and offers residents endless opportunities for outdoor activities including fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking.
Table Rock Lake - 43,100 acres of water, nearly 800 miles of shoreline
Lake of the Ozarks - 58,000-acre reservoir, more than 1,150 miles of shoreline
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Katy Trail State Park and 225-mile bike trail
Missouri Botanical Garden - Founded in 1859, this 79-acre National Historic Landmark is the country's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation.
Over 22 “Show Caves” of underground formations including: Mark Twain Cave (Hannibal), Cameron Cave (Hannibal), Meramec Caverns (Stanton), Bridal Cave (Camdenton), Fantastic Caverns (America's only drive-through cave, in Springfield).
Numerous Golf Courses