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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May Overnight Float on the Buffalo River!

April 3, 2018

On May 19 & 20th (Saturday & Sunday), join your host David Jackson on the Buffalo River (Woolum to Tyler Bend = 15.6 miles). This can be a day trip float (although, Woolum to Baker Ford is 11.1 miles) but this is planned to be an overnight trip with the club providing the main meat […]

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Buffalo St. Patty’s Float!

March 14, 2018

On March 17th & 18th (Saturday & Sunday), join Craig and the gang for a float on the Buffalo River (Baker Ford to Gilbert = 9.8 miles). The plan is to gravel bar camp Saturday night and paddle to the take-out Sunday. As of now the, weather and water are looking great for the weekend! CLICK […]

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Second Quarter Calendar 2018!

March 13, 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.** APRIL MEMBERS MEETING – April 12th (THURSDAY) • 7:00pm • Springfield Nature Center • Guest speakers: Leland & Crystal Payton, authors of: James Fork of the White River. […]

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Win a NEW KAYAK!

February 20, 2018

This year, we are raffling off a brand new Dagger Katana kayak (click link for specs & info)!  Tickets are on sale NOW to win this boat and here’s how it works: $1 = 1 TICKET $10 = 12 TICKETS $20 = 25 TICKETS $40 = 50 TICKETS $100 = 125 TICKETS etc, etc, etc…. […]

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April Float on Upper Jack’s Fork!

February 15, 2018

***UPDATE: THE WATER IS TOO HIGH FOR THIS FLOAT AS OF 2:00AM ON 4/14/18.  THIS FLOAT HAS BEEN CANCELLED, SORRY FOR THE VERY SHORT NOTICE. CONTACT AARON FOR A POSSIBLE DAY TRIP ON SUNDAY (4/15/18).*** On April 14th & 15th, join your host Aaron Mihalevich on the the Jack’s Fork River (South Prongs Access Route […]

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March Float on Bryant Creek!

February 14, 2018

On March 10th & 11th, join your host Aaron Mihalevich on Bryant Creek (Sycamore Access/Hwy 181 Hodgeson Mill to Florence C. Cook Access = 14 miles). This is an overnight trip with a day trip option available from Sycamore Access to Warren Bridge Access = 7 miles.  Day Trip floaters will need to count on running […]

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February Float Planned!

February 9, 2018

On Febraury 24th-25th (Saturday & Sunday), join your host Ed McClung on the Buffalo River (Dillard’s Ferry (Hwy 14 bridge) to Rush, = 9 miles). **NOTE: This section is still subject to change IF there is a change in rainfall and water levels. Contact Ed if you are interested in this float and he will […]

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2018 Whitewater Clinic!

January 17, 2018

UPDATE: We will NOT be featuring a Swiftwater Rescue Class this clinic.  There was conflict of scheduling with our instructor.  We apologize for the inconveniences this has caused… The 2018 OMP Whitewater Clinic is on March 24th & 25th (Saturday & Sunday) on the Mulberry River at Turner Bend in Arkansas (CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS).
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