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Mark Lowrance and his granddaughter, Kirra Wynts are ready for a day of fishing. (Photo is featured in color on the cover.)
Visiting along the spring branch
A great many people think of Bennett Spring only as a tourist destination for fishermen and their families but the truth is that many local folks also enjoy fishing at the park as much as those who … more
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Bennett Spring State Park’s splash pad is one of the specialty features the Department of Natural Resources maintenance staff maintains, as Park Specialist Mitchell Lawson explained in an April interview. He explained the work that goes into maintaining the park’s various features.
Park specialist talks Bennett Spring maintenance
The maintenance staff of Bennett Spring State Park is busy in the on- and off-season, as Park Specialist Mitchell Lawson explained in an April interview. From taking care of the park’s … more
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The Explorer Backpack with some of its contents laid out by the Record. Missouri State Parks noted in its article that the backpack can be checked out by asking a Bennett Springs State Park Nature Center staff member.
Variety of interpretive programs offered at Bennett Spring State Park
A variety of interpretive programs are offered at Bennett Spring State Park. These include nature programs, guided nature walks and year-round school programs. Inquire at the park’s nature center … more
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The Nature Center at Bennett Spring State Park.
April and May events planned at Bennett Spring Park
There are several events planned at Bennett Spring State Park in April and May. Senior Naturalist and Resource Interpreter Sam Grove provided a list of them via email with the caveat that the May … more
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Farming to carving and everything in-between
Vic and Susan Eckmann were regular visitors to Bennett Spring State Park during their time as farmers in Illinois. They loved the serene scenes and peaceful people they encountered on their trips and … more
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Naturalist Holly Welch
Visitors may or may not have seen Holly Welch in the Nature Center at Bennett Spring State Park. She is little bit like the bears that occasionally pass through the park. "I try to stay out of the … more
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Jaiya Hendren seems happy as she trots to place her most recent trout on a stringer. Explorer Camp students were encouraged to take their fish home to show their parents their accomplishments.
Explorer Camp at Bennett Spring
Ryne Emerick is co-teaching the Explorer Camp at Bennett Spring for the second year and partnering with the Missouri State Parks staff for some of the class's activities. "The State Park has … more
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A Walk in the Park
After fishing, hiking is no doubt the most popular activity at Bennett Spring State Park.  A number of different hiking trails are free and open to the public, ranging in length from less … more
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A Trail With A View
A stay-at-home order can be stressful for anyone, but it seems like it’s even more fun (sarcasm) when you have a house full of kids. What’s a good cure for quarantine cabin fever? A nice … more
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Whistle Trail
Whistle Trail is named for the low-water bridge that connects the main park to the picnic area. The bridge is so named because of the large tubes that resemble whistles through which the stream water … more
Harper Havens holds a trout fish she caught while her mother Sarah, laughs, during a Ladies Free Fishing Day two years ago at Bennett Spring State Park.
The Havens keep busy at Bennett
Ben and Sarah Havens have been living right in the middle of Bennett Spring State Park with their 11-year-old son, Eli, and 6-year-old daughter, Harper ever since Ben took the position of hatchery … more
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Savanna Ridge Trail
Savanna Ridge Trail is one of many trails at Bennett Spring State Park.  The eastern side if this trail is combined with Natural Tunnel Trail. From the trailhead, the two trails go in … more
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