October Float on the Eleven Point!

by Ozark Mountain Paddlers on October 7, 2024

Please join OMP, and your host, Stephanie August, as we float the Eleven Point River from the Highway 19 Bridge to Whitten, 11 miles, on Sunday, October 27th. 
We start the long shuttle at 9 a.m. from the Greer Crossing Recreational Area and Campground to ensure pushing off at 10 a.m.
 
For those who would like to enjoy camping the night before, Greer Crossing offers first come first serve camp sites. The campground is nice, spacious and close to springs and mills waiting to be explored. 
Please click here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid= 21682  to access all of the details and directions. The campground is adjacent to the boat ramp. $10 for a single site per night. 
Stephanie is organizing a caravan on Sunday as folks text her their interest. Departure time is early to accommodate the long drive and shuttle. Caravan location TBA. 


Please text Stephanie at 417.848.6947 to let her know you are coming and if you are camping Saturday or caravanning Sunday. 

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Legends & Lore Events!

by Ozark Mountain Paddlers on July 22, 2024

Travel down the Wire Road in search of Legends & Lore with our club president, Todd Wilkinson. A former Park Ranger and history teacher, Todd is also the Project Manager for the James River Basin Partnership and will discuss the natural and cultural history of the James and the telegraph road in a four-part series!  Join us at Wire Road Brewing Company in Battlefield, MO! (CLICK HERE for map details)


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Meet our New Club President!

June 24, 2024

We are excited to announce that Todd Wilkinson is taking on the position of OMP president effective July 1st. Todd is very active in the local and state waterways and conservation efforts and he is currently the Missouri State Director for the American Canoe Association. Todd’s experience and connections, coupled with his enthusiasm for searching […]

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OMP Fall Outing 2024!

August 29, 2024

OMP has booked the dates of Friday, September 20th thru Sunday, September 22nd 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 are interested. […]

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August Float on the Niangua!

July 28, 2024

On Sunday, August 18th, join your hosts, Lani Hayes & Stephanie August on the Niangua River (Bennett Springs Access to  Barclay Access = 6.3 miles). CLICK HERE to view map and directions from the PUTIN to the TAKE OUT. We will be shuttling ourselves no later than 10am.  If you need to meet up to […]

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June Float on the North Fork River!

June 18, 2024

Join your host, Terri Bradley, on Saturday, June 29th on the North Fork River (Blair Bridge to Dawt Mill = 7.6 miles). We will meet at Academy Sports on S. Campbell in Springfield at 8am to caravan, or drive on your own and meet at Blair Bridge by 10 am.  Once at Blair Bridge please […]

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July Overnight Float on the Current River!

June 14, 2024

On Saturday & Sunday, July 20th & 21st, join your hosts, Rick Morrison and Jeff Pearl on the beautiful Current River, from Upper Round Spring to Two Rivers = 17.3 miles! This is planned to be an overnight float with camping on the most inviting gravel bar available. We will be running our own shuttle […]

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30th Float for Independence!

June 8, 2024

Yes, believe it or not, 2024 is the year of the 30th Float For Independence! Give or take a year or two for storms and COVID, we’ve been having this amazing event with these amazing kids for three decades!  The Float for Independence is happening again, Sunday, July 14th on the Niangua River! You won’t want […]

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Intro to Paddling Courses!

May 13, 2024

There will be FREE Intro to Paddling courses available this Saturday (May 18th) at Fellows Lake. 
 Two sessions are available: • 8am – 12pm session • 1pm – 5pm session Course description:  The American Canoe Association level one “Intro to Paddling” Class being offered by US Coast Guard Auxilary, Ozark Mountain Paddlers and Fellows […]

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River Rescue Volunteers Needed!

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 Wilkinsonknow and I’ll get you on my volunteer spreadsheet. Contact Todd Wilkinson at 417.860.7862. They’re also in need of […]

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