11/06/2023
The park's managed deer hunt has concluded, and the park is open to normal use.
The park's trails are open to normal use.
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11/05/2023
The managed hunt continues on Sunday, November 5.
The park will be closed to the public for the remainder of today.
Our goal is to successfully complete this year's hunt as safely as possible, which means that ONLY registered hunters, team members, and hunt volunteers will be allowed within the park during the hunt.
Team members and volunteers will be at every entry to help ensure everyone is safe.
If you have any questions, please call 660-563-2463.
11/04/2023
The hunt continues!
---Saturday, November 4: Managed Hunt
---Sunday, November 5: Managed Hunt
Our goal is to successfully complete this year's hunt as safely as possible, which means that ONLY registered hunters, team members, and hunt volunteers will be allowed within the park during the hunt.
Team members and volunteers will be at every entry to help ensure everyone is safe.
If you have any questions, please call 660-563-2463.
11/03/2023
The hunt starts today!
---After 3 p.m. today (11/3) registered hunters can check in at the park's Visitor Center until 7 pm
---Tomorow, Saturday, November 4: Managed Hunt
---Sunday, November 5: Managed Hunt
Our goal is to successfully complete this year's hunt as safely as possible, which means that ONLY registered hunters, team members, and hunt volunteers will be allowed within the park during the hunt.
Team members and volunteers will be at every entry to help ensure that everyone is safe.
If you have any questions, please call 660-563-2463.
11/03/2023
11/02/2023
Thursday, November 2nd’s Toddler Story Time Program was about Deer. The toddlers made adorable deer to take home.
As a reminder, the park will be closed at 3 pm on Friday, November 3 through the weekend for a scheduled managed deer hunt.
The park will re-open Monday, November 6 for normal activities.
11/02/2023
During the Toddler Thursday Storytime on Thursday, October 26, the toddlers learned about the Moon and made some Moon play dough to take home.
11/02/2023
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
ALL of the park's trails will be closed on Friday, November 3, Sat, Nov 4, and Sun, Nov 5 due to the scheduled managed deer hunt.
We appreciate your patience.
If you have any questions, please call 660-563-2463.
11/01/2023
The hunt starts in two days!
Notes for your reference:
---After 3 p.m. on Friday, November 3: Registered hunters can check in at the park's Visitor Center until 7 pm
---Saturday, November 4: Managed Hunt
---Sunday, November 5: Managed Hunt
Our goal is to successfully complete this year's hunt as safely as possible, which means that ONLY registered hunters, team members, and hunt volunteers will be allowed within the park during the hunt.
Team members and volunteers will be at every entry to help ensure that everyone is safe.
If you have any questions, please call 660-563-2463.
11/01/2023
Due to the continued wet conditions the McAdoo Trail is closed for equestrian users and Opossum Hollow Trail is closed to bicyclists.
All trails are open to hikers. Please be careful of debris, wet, or muddy areas of the trails.
We anticipate reopening the trails for normal use, which includes equestrian and bicycling on Monday, November 6, 2023.
IMPORTANT: *all* trails will be closed on Friday, November 3, Sat, Nov 4, and Sun, Nov 5 due to the scheduled managed deer hunt.
10/31/2023
Be careful, be safe and watch out for each other tonight!
10/30/2023
Our scheduled managed deer hunt will be here very soon!
Schedule:
---After 3 p.m. on Friday, November 3: Registered hunters can check in at the park's Visitor Center until 7 pm
---Saturday, November 4: Managed Hunt
---Sunday, November 5: Managed Hunt
Our goal is to successfully complete this year's hunt as safely as possible, which means that ONLY registered hunters, team members, and hunt volunteers will be allowed within the park during the hunt.
Team members and volunteers will be at every entry to help ensure that everyone is safe.
If you have any questions, please call 660-563-2463.
10/30/2023
Due to the continued wet conditions the McAdoo Trail is closed for equestrian users and Opossum Hollow Trail is closed to bicyclists.
All trails are open to hikers. Please be careful of debris, wet, or muddy areas of the trails.
We anticipate reopening the trails for normal use, which includes equestrian and bicycling on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
10/27/2023
Friendly Reminder:
Our scheduled managed deer hunt starts next Friday (11/3).
---After 3 p.m. on Friday, November 3: Registered hunters can check in at the park's Visitor Center until 7 pm
---Saturday, November 4: Managed Hunt
---Sunday, November 5: Managed Hunt
Our goal is to successfully complete this year's hunt as safely as possible, which means that ONLY registered hunters, team members, and hunt volunteers will be allowed within the park during the hunt.
Team members and volunteers will be at every entry to help ensure everyone is safe.
If you have any questions, please call 660-563-2463.
10/27/2023
Due to the wet conditions the McAdoo Trail is closed for equestrian users and Opossum Hollow Trail is closed to bicyclists.
All trails are open to hikers. Please be careful of debris, wet, or muddy areas of the trails.
We anticipate reopening the trails for normal use, which includes equestrian and bicycling on Monday, October 30, 2023
10/26/2023
Campground progress continues!
You may notice a wooden border along the roadway edge of some campsites. That is done in preparation for the road overlay that will be done within the next year.
There is a lot of progress happening and we can't wait for you to see the campground!
10/25/2023
Both of the park's new playgrounds were partially funded by Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants.
With that in mind, you'll see new signs up near or at each playground. For more information about the grants, check out https://mostateparks.com/page/55065/outdoor-recreation-grants .
10/25/2023
Due to the wet conditions the McAdoo Trail is closed for equestrian users and Opossum Hollow Trail is closed to bicyclists.
All trails are open to hikers. Please be careful of debris, wet, or muddy areas of the trails.
We anticipate reopening the trails for normal use, which includes equestrian and bicycling on Friday, October 27, 2023
10/24/2023
Please be advised that we will be winterizing earlier than normal due to the possibility of freezing temperatures in the last week of October.
By Friday, October 27, many water fountains and flush restrooms may be closed. Vault toilets will remain open throughout the off-season (Nov 1 through April 14).
We apologize for any inconvenience.
10/23/2023
MoDNR has announced the winners of the 2023 Missouri DNR Photo Contest! The response this year was remarkable, with nearly 900 wonderful entries! Learn more about the winners at https://dnr.mo.gov/photo-contest.
10/20/2023
The Toddler program on Thursday, October 19 about pumpkins was very successful and FUN!
The toddlers were very artistic creating their pumpkins.
10/20/2023
Friendly Reminder:
Our scheduled managed deer hunt is quickly approaching.
Schedule:
---After 3 p.m. on Friday, November 3: Registered hunters can check in at the park's Visitor Center until 7 pm
---Saturday, November 4: Managed Hunt
---Sunday, November 5: Managed Hunt
Our goal is to successfully complete this year's hunt as safely as possible, which means that ONLY registered hunters, team members, and hunt volunteers will be allowed within the park during the hunt.
Team members and volunteers will be at every entry to help ensure that everyone is safe.
If you have any questions, please call 660-563-2463.
10/19/2023
Great news!
The contractor has been selected for the park's portion of the Spirit Trail.
To gain more information about the trail check out https://spirittrail.org/ or on Facebook.
We will keep you posted on the development of the trail.
Discover the scenic Bicycling and Walking Trail stretching from Warrensburg to K**b Noster State Park in Johnson County, Missouri. Soon to continue through K**b Noster State Park and connect with the City of K**b Noster and Whiteman Air Force Base. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love cycling or...
10/14/2023
The impact of light pollution is apparent throughout the world, which is why we are finalizing our application toward an Urban Night Sky Place designation.
It will help us better understand our impact upon the environment while helping spread the word about what you can do to help our dark skies.
The songbirds died late last week after smashing into McCormick Place Lakeside Center, a mostly glass building.
10/13/2023
Guess what?!
Both playgrounds are OPEN and ready to use during the following hours:
--Clearfork hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
--WPA Day-Use hours: sunrise to sunset
Enjoy!!!
10/10/2023
Happy Birthday!
Along with Cuivre River State Park and Lake of the Ozarks State Park, K**b Noster State Park joined Missouri State Parks on October 10, 1946.
10/10/2023
The Missouri Art Education Association has used Camp Bobwhite for 42 consecutive years for their fall conference!
MAEA (https://www.maea.net/) members spend 2+ days each fall helping to promote the arts by learning, collaborating, and having a fun time at the group camp.
Thanks to Ron Jennings, MAEA Historian and Photographer, for providing the images.
10/09/2023
10/09/2023
The park’s office and Visitor Center will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observance of Columbus Day.
10/07/2023
Due to the current dry conditions, please be advised that we have implemented Stage I Fire Restrictions:
Those restrictions prohibit:
• campfires in primitive campsites
• campfires for trail camping
10/05/2023
Today (Thursday, October 5, 2023) Toddler Storytime was a success. We learned about bobcats and made cute colorful bobcat masks!
The next Toddler Thursday storytime is Thursday, October 19 about pumpkins!
10/04/2023
Just a reminder for tomorrow, Thursday, October 5:
Thursday Toddler Storytime at 10 am at the K**b Noster State Park Visitor Center.
We will be learning about Bobcats.
09/30/2023
It's a beautiful weekend, so take advantage and enjoy time at a Missouri state park or historic site. Whether it's Nature Bingo at Prairie State Park, a fall hike at Crowder State Park or an open house at the Missouri Mines State Historic Site, there's plenty to do this weekend! Check out the list of events at https://mostateparks.com/events.
09/28/2023
Why did the Rooster cross the road at K**b Noster State Park?
Because someone dropped him off!
Just a friendly reminder we are a Leave No Trace park so please remember not to take things from the park and don't leave new things here! Thank you!
09/27/2023
Come enjoy the trails and see the deer at K**b Noster State Park before the upcoming managed deer hunt.
Reminder: the park will be closed to visitors from November 3 @ 3 pm through Monday, November 6 at 7 am due to our managed hunt.
09/25/2023
Our newest sticker is now available for $2.50 (+tax) at the park's Visitor Center!
You can use it to remember your visit at the park while remembering a potential sighting of the B-2 bomber. 🛩
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9-12 and 1-4.
09/25/2023
Trails are open to normal use.
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Bush Honeysuckle is an invasive plant that is taking over much of our area. Follow along with Chris to learn how you can help in the fight against invasive plants. 🥊🌱 For more information on Missouri's invasive plants, visit the Missouri Invasive Plant Council website at https://moinvasives.org/.
Youth on spring break from the Whiteman AFB Youth Center spent their morning making post-breakfast pie iron treats. Pie Irons, also know as pudgy pie iron, toastie iron, and sandwich maker, have been around since the 1920’s but were not a popular camping cook style until the 1960’s and 1970’s. Today pie irons are not as popular as other forms of outdoor cooking but can still be found in campgrounds across the state. Pick yourself up a pie iron the next time you are in the camping section and see what “toasty” treats you can make! If you are interested in requesting a program for your students, group, or troop, please contact Chris Edmondson by email [email protected] or by calling the Park Office at 660-563-2463.
Winter Hiking the North Loop Trail
“To be whole. To be complete. Wilderness reminds us what it means to be human, what we are connected to rather than what we are separate from.” -Terry Tempest Williams, naturalist Ground yourself and feel connected before the coming winter weather while watching and listening to a hike on the North Loop Trail.
#up4014 is massive! We hope you got a chance to see it pass by in K**b Noster or at its stop in Warrensburg. If not, check out the schedule: https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm
A Symphony in Clearfork Bottoms
Sensitive Briar (Mimosa nuttallii)
This trailing semi-wooded vine known as Sensitive Briar (Mimosa nuttallii), blooms from May through September. The showy puffball flowers may remind you of fireworks but the leaves can really steal the show. When touched or disturbed, the leaves quickly fold up. This reaction is called seismonasty (“seis·mo·nas·ty“) and can be common among the Mimosaceae family this striking plant belongs to.
Build Your Own Terrarium
Take a break from the summer heat to Build Your Own Terrarium. With just a few items likely laying around the house, you will be able to follow these simple instructions and have fresh sprouting plants in no time.
Catch & Release - Insects
Switch up your summertime activities by trying out Catch & Release Insect Style! Chris will show you how to catch, identify, and release insects in less than 5 minutes. Show us pictures of your netted insects by tagging “@K**b Noster State Park” or in the video comments.
Red-eared sliders are one of Missouri’s most common semi-aquatic turtles. With a distinct red or orange stripe near their eye, these turtles are fun to spot. This time of year, red-eared slider mothers are leaving the water to make a mud nest. They will lay a clutch of up to 22 eggs. These babies will hatch in late summer or early fall to start their life swimming and basking just like their parents. You can check any body of water you come across to catch the site of a basking red-eared slider. They are often spotted around K**b Noster State Park near Lake Buteo, Clearfork Lake, Sullivan Lake, and Adam’s Pond.
Enjoy a quick view of the park’s winter wonderland ❄️, if you aren’t able to make it out this weekend.
Wonderful night for a kayak tour! Thanks to everyone who joined us!
The flowering dogwood and eastern redbud are waiting for you at the park!
Looking for a good place to enjoy the warmer winter days? Then look no further than Clearfork Lake. The lake has several good fishing spots, a place to listen to Canada geese flying overhead, or several spots to just relax.
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K**b Noster State Park is a tranquil retreat of open oak woodland with a few patches of prairie along both sides of the meandering Clearfork Creek. It’s a place for fishermen to wet a line, for mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders to get some trail time, and for families to spend quality time together. The park also features an oxbow slough, which has been officially designated as Pin Oak Slough Natural Area. Learn more about this park, visit mostateparks.com/park/knob-noster-state-park.
Missouri’s state park system, which has consistently been ranked as one of the top four state park systems in the nation, contains 91 parks and historic sites. Within more than 150,000 acres available to the public, the state park system has something to fit everyone’s needs. The system includes homes of famous Missourians, Civil War battlefields; and reminders of yesterday such as gristmills and covered bridges. The state’s most outstanding landscapes are preserved for everyone’s enjoyment. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
This forum is for speech related to Missouri State Parks. The views, opinions and positions expressed by users providing comments on this page are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or positions of Missouri State Parks or any employee thereof.
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It's time for some spring cleaning in the Burg! Check out the organizations below and find out how you can help tidy up the community just in time for spring. City of Warrensburg Government Warrensburg Main Street Inc. Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Love What's Local Warrensburg, Missouri K**b Noster State Park
From trap shooting to live music, the Burg has it all for you this weekend! Visit the pages below for more information on what's happening in Warrensburg this weekend.
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Powell Gardens
University of Central Missouri
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Twister Sports
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WoodChux
Powell Gardens
University of Central Missouri
JCBS Foundation Board
Twister Sports
It's time for another fun filled weekend in the Burg! Visit the pages below for more details on these events.
Powell Gardens K**b Noster State Park Union Bowling Center Johnson County Fair Association Pub 13 Warrensburg Parks and Rec Clubs & Cleavers
Powell Gardens K**b Noster State Park Union Bowling Center Johnson County Fair Association Pub 13 Warrensburg Parks and Rec Clubs & Cleavers
Join the Missouri State Parks team at K**b Noster State Park as an administrative assistant.
Located in K**b Noster, Missouri, the park is a tranquil retreat of open oak woodland with a few patches of prairie along both sides of the meandering Clearfork Creek. It’s a place for fishermen to wet a line, for mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders to get some trail time, and for families to spend quality time together. The park also features an oxbow slough, which has been officially designated as Pin Oak Slough Natural Area.
Be part of an amazing team in a beautiful setting. To learn more and apply, visit https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/e7b550a9-3b21-4d8c-9531-1459ad179e5f?jb=true.
Located in K**b Noster, Missouri, the park is a tranquil retreat of open oak woodland with a few patches of prairie along both sides of the meandering Clearfork Creek. It’s a place for fishermen to wet a line, for mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders to get some trail time, and for families to spend quality time together. The park also features an oxbow slough, which has been officially designated as Pin Oak Slough Natural Area.
Be part of an amazing team in a beautiful setting. To learn more and apply, visit https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/e7b550a9-3b21-4d8c-9531-1459ad179e5f?jb=true.
It's Spring Break in the Burg! From bowling to swimming, Warrensburg has it all. Check out our Family Fun page on our website for details on all things to do in the Burg for your break! VisitWarrensburg.com K**b Noster State Park Meyer's Market - Burg Warrensburg Parks and Rec Union Bowling Center Clubs & Cleavers
Congratulations to Chris Edmondson at K**b Noster State Park for receiving the peer-nominated 2021 Missouri State Parks Interpreter of the Year award! Chris was nominated by multiple colleagues in almost all of the award categories. These nominations highlighted her dedication, her creativity and her willingness to help fellow interpreters. Chris certainly has a “can-do attitude” and her interpretive programs are always top notch. Chris is also a leader in her community and her outreach efforts help to make K**b Noster State Park an important resource to the community.
K**b Noster State Park is looking for campground hosts for April, May, June, August and September during the 2022 season. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering questions and helping maintain the beauty of the park’s campground. Hosts enjoy a complementary full hookup site in the park campground. To apply, visit https://mostateparks.com/page/59184/campground-host-information and complete a volunteer application. Please indicate on the application that you are interested in becoming a campground host.
If you have any other questions about this opportunity, please contact the park office at 660-563-2463.
If you have any other questions about this opportunity, please contact the park office at 660-563-2463.
What an amazing year it's been in the Burg! We are so grateful that many of the organizations here were able to get back to in-person events and celebrate how wonderful of a town Warrensburg is. We are very excited to see what 2022 brings to the Burg and can't thank everyone in this town enough for giving this small town such a big soul. Happy New Year's Warrensburg! University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation Warrensburg Main Street Inc. Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Warrensburg Parks and Rec City of Warrensburg Government K**b Noster State Park University of Central Missouri Warrensburg Farmers' Market McClure Archives and University Museum
Will the equestrian trails be open on Dec 28th?
Today is the prefect day to head on out to some of the trails and outdoor recreation sites we have have in the Burg! Hurry before it gets too cold!!! Spirit Trail Warrensburg Parks and Rec Johnson County Missouri Historical Society K**b Noster State Park
We 💚 K**b Noster State Park! Autumn in Missouri presents a small window with favorable condition for prescribed burning. Land management agencies are busy getting their firelines ready! 🔥
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Alert your dear, er… deer friends, or they just might end up like this fella!
The following Missouri State Parks will be closed this weekend, November 6 - 7, 2021 for Managed Deer Hunting.
🦌Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
🦌Cuivre River State Park
🦌K**b Noster State Park
🦌Mark Twain Lake
🦌Pomme de Terre
🦌St. Joe
🦌Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site
If you are interested in participating in future managed hunts, visit Missouri Dept. of Conservation website for details.
As always, be sure to check the Park & Site Status Map on the MO State Park website before visiting.
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Alert your dear, er… deer friends, or they just might end up like this fella!
The following Missouri State Parks will be closed this weekend, November 6 - 7, 2021 for Managed Deer Hunting.
🦌Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
🦌Cuivre River State Park
🦌K**b Noster State Park
🦌Mark Twain Lake
🦌Pomme de Terre
🦌St. Joe
🦌Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site
If you are interested in participating in future managed hunts, visit Missouri Dept. of Conservation website for details.
As always, be sure to check the Park & Site Status Map on the MO State Park website before visiting.
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𝙵𝚘𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠 𝚞𝚜 𝚊𝚜 𝚠𝚎 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚘𝚏𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝙼𝚎 𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚎!
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