Truman State Park Missouri

With Memorial day fast approaching I thought I would write a post about one of my favorite state parks in Missouri.  Nestled on the banks of Truman Lake, the Harry S. Truman State Park offers an abundance of opportunities for outdoor activities.  Whether you enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, camping, swimming, metal detecting (with permit), canoeing or are just looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors the Truman State Park has it all!

Fishing:

Truman Lake offers 55,600 acres of fishing excitement.  The Truman State Park is also close to the Truman Dam which feeds into the Lake of the Ozarks.  Located below the Truman Dam are several public fishing docks that offer excellent fishing.

Boating:

There are two paved boat launching ramps.  One is inside the park and reserved for the use of those camping there.  The other is located near the state park marina.  There are plenty of parking spaces to ensure that many people can enjoy the lake access.

The Truman State Park also offers boat rentals at their marina.

Hiking:

The Bluff Ridge Trail offers a two mile long hiking opportunity.  Along the way you may see all types of wildlife.  While hiking this trail, take a few moments to stop along the way and enjoy a breathtaking view of Truman Lake.

Camping:

With six interconnected campgrounds to choose from, you are sure to find one that suits your camping style.  Whether you want electrical hookups for an R.V. or you prefer a more primitive camping style the Harry S. Truman State Park has it all.

Swimming:

There are two opportunities for swimming.  One of the swimming beaches is reserved for those camping in the park.  The other is open to the public and is located near the marina outside of the campground.  Both areas offer restrooms and changing facilities.

Metal Detecting:

Certain areas of the Harry S. Truman State Park offer access to metal detecting.  In order to take advantage of this opportunity, you must have a permit which is offered free of charge by simply emailing your request to  moparks@dnr.mo.gov.

Canoeing:

Besides boating, the entire Truman lake is open to those who wish to enjoy canoeing and kayaking.  Set off into the water from one of the two marinas and let the fun begin!

No matter what outdoor activity you enjoy, you are sure to find it at the Harry S. Truman State Park.  Show up for some fun - Leave with a lifetime of memories!

Note:  Be sure to book you campsite early as this place fills up fast.

If you enjoyed this post and would like to see more posts on the state parks throughout the midwest, please leave a comment below and let me know.

- Any day in the outdoors is a good day

Get In Shape Now For Easier Hunting This Fall

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How many times have you been out in the field wondering how in the world you will be able to hunt all day?  You can improve your hunting experiences by simply starting a workout routine now.  

If you don't feel that you are able to take on a full blown exercise routine, start out small and build yourself up to a more strenuous workout.  You can start by walking half a mile to a mile per day for a week or two and then move up to two miles per day for a couple of weeks.  If walking isn't your style, bicycling is an excellent way to improve your stamina.  You can build up your bicycling program over time as you become more accustomed to the workout.  Be sure to take water with you while exercising to prevent dehydration.  The Sawyer water filtration bottle is an excellent choice that will enable you to always have fresh water no matter where you go.  Check out the Sawyer Water Treatment Bottle Review for more information about this essential item.

After you have a couple of weeks of exercise under your belt, build your routine up a bit. Start taking longer walks and make sure to include some good sized inclines during your outings.  Once you get comfortable with this raise the bar a little more and add some jogging into your walks.  If you choose bicycling, be sure to add in some time when you pick up the pace.  As time goes on, continue building up your workouts.  

Give it a couple more weeks and begin carrying your hunting pack with you on your exercise adventures.  Place a few items in your backpack and continue your daily exercise routine.  As each new week arrives, add more weight to your pack until you are toting as much or more weight than you will be hauling with you into the woods.  Be sure to continue working on climbing and descending those inclines.  You may even want to begin adding some inclines that are quite a bit steeper.  If the area where you exercise allows it, you may want to begin carrying your bow or gun with you on your outings as well.

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- Any day in the outdoors is a good day