River Rescue Volunteers Needed!

by Ozark Mountain Paddlers on April 30, 2024

River Rescue registration opens this week, and James River Basin Partnership is looking for a few good safety boaters. If you are willing & available to assist on Saturday, June 8, from 8am-1pm, please let Todd Wilkinson
know and I’ll get you on my volunteer spreadsheet. Contact Todd Wilkinson at 417.860.7862.

They’re also in need of ground crew to assist with removing trash from boats and hauling boats back to vehicles.

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Upcoming Events!

by Ozark Mountain Paddlers on April 30, 2024

• MAY FLOAT – May 18th – River & Section TBA – Contact Marty Zerr at 417.818.8981 for more info.

• JUNE FLOAT – Date TBA – North Fork (Blair Bridge to Dawt Mill) Contact Terri Bradley at 417.860.1449 for more info.

• FELLOWS LAKE MOONLIGHT PADDLES –  June 22nd, July 20th, & August 17th.  More info COMING SOON!

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OMP Spring Outing 2024!

April 9, 2024

!!!THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER!!! Mark your calendars for April 26th – 28th for our annual spring outing on the Mulberry River at Turner Bend. We have campsites 5, 6, & 7 booked for the annual event. The weekend offers a great time to get together and enjoy camping with friends, […]

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November Float on Flat Creek!

October 28, 2023

On Saturday, November 4th, join your host, Marty Zerr, on beautiful Flat Creek (SECTION TBA). We will meet at Braum’s in Aurora at 10am. Contact Marty Zerr at 417.818.8981 for more info!

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OMP Fall Outing 2023!

September 10, 2023

OMP has booked the dates of Friday, October 6th thru Sunday, October 8th for our Fall Outing. 

 We have five consecutive campsites reserved on the Niangua River at Hidden Valley Outfitters with camping available both Friday and Saturday night and we will plan on a float trip during the day Saturday for those that […]

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September Float on the James River!

September 6, 2023

We will be doing a club float this Sunday, September 10th on the lower James River (Kerr Access to Cox Access) in Galena. It is a relatively short 5 mile float and the weather is supposed to be comfortable by this weekend. We will meet at Kerr Access (see map) at 9 am and then […]

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Day at the Lake Event!

August 22, 2023

Fellows Lake is hosting a Day at the Lake event on Saturday, September 16th for people with special needs to enjoy outdoor activities. They anticipate over 200 participants will be taking part with fishing, kayaking, boating, nature walks, and a host of other activities. They have asked if some OMP members could help with on […]

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August Float on the Current River!

August 5, 2023

***DUE TO CHANGES IN THE WEATHER, WE ARE RESCHEDULING THIS FLOAT ONE WEEK LATER THAN PLANNED ON AUGUST 20TH!!!*** Join us for 8 miles of clear spring fed Current River (Pulltite to Round Spring) paddling on Sunday, Aug 20th.  You can meet up at McDonalds parking lot off Hwy 60 Rogersville at 8:00am or be […]

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Float For Independence Trip Report!

July 19, 2023

The day was perfect, nice and sunny but not sweltering. We had just a couple of last minute changes, and ended up with 14 canoes, 12 ‘kids’ (participants), 10 volunteers, and 4 Park Board staff. From the first minute on the water, there were squirt gun battles, shouting and laughter. It was so great for […]

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Third Quarter Calendar 2023!

July 2, 2023

***NOTE: These dates, times, and events are subject to change at any given time.
Please check our website or Facebook Page for updates and further detailed posts.***• JULY FLOAT –   July 8th (SATURDAY) • Bryant Creek (Hodgson Mill to Sycamore Aceess = 7 miles!) • Contact Larry Wantland at vicepresident@ozarkmtnpaddlers.org to RSVP -or- for more info. • […]

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