And the winner of the new kayak is…

July 13, 2018

CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of our kayak raffle, Rick Richards! Rick just won a brand new Dagger Katana crossover kayak donated by none other than OMTC. Thank you all who participated in purchasing raffle tickets, thanks to all who came and attended our July meeting,  and the BIGGEST THANK YOU to Ozark Mountain Trading Company […]

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July Float on the Eleven Point!

July 3, 2018

On July 20th-21st (FRIDAY & SATURDAY), join your host Lani Hayes on the Eleven Point River (Greer Crossing to Whitten Access = 11 miles). We will be base camping on Friday night at Greer Crossing to put on the water by 9:00am on Saturday morning. You have the option to day float on Saturday if you […]

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Third Quarter Calendar 2018!

June 19, 2018

***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.*** • FLOAT FOR INDEPENDENCE (RESCHEDULE) – July 1st (SUNDAY) • Niangua River • Join us as we take a group of special needs kids down the Niangua River […]

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June Float at OKC Riversport Rapids!

June 15, 2018

Join us on June 30th (SATURDAY) for a trip to the Oklahoma Riversport Rapids facility.  Come and experience some BIG water in a controlled environment. (CLICK HERE for directions -or- their address is: 800 Riversport Dr. • Oklahoma City, OK 73129). Bring your boats and gear if you prefer, otherwise, rent what you need from […]

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The DNA Float is coming!

June 14, 2018

The DNA (Drury Neighborhood Activities) Float is coming up on July 18th (Wednesday)! Our annual float is with Midtown Kids, who would not get this opportunity otherwise.  This is an all day event either on the James River or Niangua River, deadening on water levels. Lunch will be provided! If you would like to take part […]

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River Jam Volunteers Needed!

June 12, 2018

We are needing a some volunteers to step up and assist with our OMP booth at the JRBP River Jam (CLICK THIS LINK for all the event details) (June 16th, from 12pm – 6pm) and at least 3 people to bring boats and be safety assistants. Please contact Marty Zerr at 417.818.8981 -or- president@ozarkmtnpaddlers.org for more […]

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Float for Independence!

June 1, 2018

The Float for Independence is happening Sunday, July 1st on the Niangua River! You won’t want to miss this one! Get out your squirt guns and get ready for some fun in the sun with the “kids”!   What a blessing it is to be involved in this very special float trip for some very special […]

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Buffalo Trip Report

May 21, 2018

May 19th & 20th, 2018: We had a large group of 22 on the river, consisting of 3 day trippers on the Woolum to Tyler Bend section of the Buffalo River.  There were a lot more new faces in the crowd with about an even split of new and common paddlers, which is always great […]

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JRBP River Rescue 2018!

May 15, 2018

Sign-up for River Rescue 2018. The James River Basin Partnership and Ozark Mountain Paddlers invite you to help clean-up our beloved James River! Saturday, June 9th 8am-1pm Location & directions sent to registered participants prior to the event. $15 per person, includes: t-shirt, shuttling and lunch.  $5 Kids 12 and under: Does not include a t-shirt. […]

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The Day at the Lake Event!

April 16, 2018

The  ‘Day at the Lake’ event will be on Saturday, June 2nd (9am to 1pm). We will need volunteers to meet at the Springfield Lake Boathouse by 8am to set up, unload gear, etc. Terri Bradley plans on being there earlier and will be bringing coffee & donuts for volunteers.  OMP will need 12-15 volunteers: […]

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