First Quarter Calendar 2020!

December 17, 2019

NOTE AS OF 3/17/20:  Due to unforeseen circumstances and health concerns, the Ozark Mtn. Paddlers will be cancelling our next series of social gatherings until further notice.  Please stay tuned to your preferred news programs and our website for any updates or further details on the COVID-19 virus and any related precautions/advisories.  We apologize for […]

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December Float on the Niangua River!

December 5, 2019

Join your host, Marty Zerr, on Sunday, Dec 8th for a float on the Niangua River (Bennett Springs Access to Barclay Access = 6.3miles).  Yes, it is kid friendly.  Meet at Walmart Glenstone and Kearney in Springfield, MO (CLICK FOR DIRECTIONS) at 9:30 or 10:30 at put-in.   Call or text Marty at 417-818-8981.  See […]

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2019 OMP X-mas Party!

November 7, 2019

Come join us for our annual X-mas party! Dec. 7th (SATURDAY) from 7pm – 10pm at B2 (B Squared) Cafe (CLICK HERE for location map) We will have catered appetizers, a beer and wine CASH BAR available (NO BYOB ALLOWED at this event, sorry!), a slideshow with many pictures and video clips of paddling experiences […]

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Buffalo River – Trip Report – 10/26/19 – 10/27/19

November 4, 2019

What started as 10 people being interested in the Buffalo River overnighter dwindled to 6, then 5, then 4. While 3 of us were having coffee at the Lead Hill Diner, the 4th texted to say they were having car trouble and had to turn back.  So, after a leisurely and filling breakfast, Chris Torrisi, […]

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October Float on the Lower Buffalo!

September 24, 2019

On Oct. 26th-27th (Saturday & Sunday), join your hosts, Terri Bradley and Chris Torisi, on the Lower Buffalo River (Dillard’s Ferry to Rush Landing = 8.9 miles). This will be an OVERNIGHT FLOAT with gravel bar camping and a chicken fajita dinner on Saturday night.  Please bring a side dish if you will be attending […]

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September Float on the North Fork!

September 24, 2019

On September 28th (Saturday), join your host, Gary Tombridge, on the beautiful, spring fed North Fork River (Blair Bridge to PP Bridge = 6 miles). Meet at the put-in at Blair Bridge on County Rd. 354, off Hwy 181/H Hwy, south of Dora, MO (CLICK FOR DIRECTIONS) at 10:00am -or– meet in the parking lot […]

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Fourth Quarter Calendar 2019!

September 11, 2019

***NOTE: These dates, times, and events are subject to change at any given time.  Please check this website for updates and further detailed posts.*** • The last day of 2019 memberships is on Sept. 30 (MONDAY) • Memberships for 2020 will be due on October 1st (TUESDAY).  CLICK HERE to download an OMP Members Application […]

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Spring River Float!

August 21, 2019

Join Craig and Kerry on Saturday (Aug. 24th) on the Spring River (Dam #3 to Many Islands).  They plan on base camping Friday night then floating Saturday.  Interested?  Contact Craig Hesington for all the details at 417.693.1618. See you on the River!

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Wilderness First Aid Course!

July 29, 2019

***NOTE: DEADLINE IS AUGUST 8TH TO GET SIGNED UP SO ACT FAST!*** Join our guest Tom Burroughs on September 14th & 15th (SATURDAY & SUNDAY) as he will be instructing a Paddlers Wilderness First Aid certification course and optional Saturday evening CPR /AED certification course.   The WFA course adds emphasis to the common injuries […]

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August Float at Silaom Springs Whitewater Park!

July 15, 2019

Join David Jackson on August 11th (SUNDAY) around 10:00AM at  Silaom Springs/Fisher Ford Kayak Park (CLICK FOR PARK INFO) in Siloam Springs, AR (CLICK FOR DIRECTIONS). **NOTE: This is a park maintained by the city of Siloam Springs and NOT a private owned attraction or river outfitter so be sure to bring your own gear. […]

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