Meet our New Club President!

by Ozark Mountain Paddlers on 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 out new opportunities and activities for OMP members, will lead to an exciting future for the club.
Some of Todd’s background and current positions are:

Project Manager, James River Basin Partnership
Missouri State Director, American Canoe Association
Level 2 Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor & Paddlesports Facilitator Endorsement
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Paddlecraft (AUXPAD) Operator-Qualifier, Branch Chief,
AUXPAD Afloat for USCGAUX National Staff USCG/USCGAUX Public Information/Affairs Officer
Former National Park Ranger, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
River Safety Team, Ozark Riverways Foundation.

To compliment our spring and fall camping events, we will be initiating a Summer and Winter series of get-togethers to: socialize, share stories, hear from presenters with information relevant to our Ozarks region, and get updates and inputs on future outdoor events.

The first summer get together is planned for Thursday, July 18th in the Beer Garden at Wire Road Brewery at  8pm. There will be a special presentation by Todd Wilkinson covering the story of float trips here in the Ozarks going back to the early days of the famous guided float trips on the White and James rivers to the current state of floating with all of the resources and National Scenic Rivers available to us today. It is a wonderful outdoor, family & dog friendly setting for a get together and will be a great program. We look forward to seeing you there! 


***NOTE: you might want to bring a folding chair as seating fills up fast during the summer months.***

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November Float on Flat Creek!

by Ozark Mountain Paddlers on October 30, 2024

On Saturday, November 16th, please join OMP and your host, Marty Zerr, as we float Flat Creek.  The section will be determined the week before depending on water levels.  The float may be postponed or rescheduled if the weather is severe at that time.

Contact Marty Zerr at 417.818.8981 if you would like to join us or have questions.

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October Float on the Eleven Point!

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 […]

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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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Legends & Lore Events!

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!  […]

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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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