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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Upcoming Events!

April 30, 2024

• MAY FLOAT – May 18th (SATURDAY)- Flat Creek – Contact Marty Zerr at 417.818.8981 for more info. • JUNE FLOAT – June 29th (SATURDAY) – North Fork (Blair Bridge to Dawt Mill) Contact Terri Bradley at 417.860.1449 for more info. • FELLOWS LAKE MOONLIGHT PADDLES –  June 22nd (SATURDAY), July 20th (SATURDAY), & August […]

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OMP Spring Outing 2024!

April 9, 2024

!!!THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER!!! Mark your calendars for April 26th – 28th for our annual spring outing on the Mulberry River at Turner Bend. We have campsites 5, 6, & 7 booked for the annual event. The weekend offers a great time to get together and enjoy camping with friends, […]

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November Float on Flat Creek!

October 28, 2023

On Saturday, November 4th, join your host, Marty Zerr, on beautiful Flat Creek (SECTION TBA). We will meet at Braum’s in Aurora at 10am. Contact Marty Zerr at 417.818.8981 for more info!

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OMP Fall Outing 2023!

September 10, 2023

OMP has booked the dates of Friday, October 6th thru Sunday, October 8th 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 […]

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September Float on the James River!

September 6, 2023

We will be doing a club float this Sunday, September 10th on the lower James River (Kerr Access to Cox Access) in Galena. It is a relatively short 5 mile float and the weather is supposed to be comfortable by this weekend. We will meet at Kerr Access (see map) at 9 am and then […]

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Day at the Lake Event!

August 22, 2023

Fellows Lake is hosting a Day at the Lake event on Saturday, September 16th for people with special needs to enjoy outdoor activities. They anticipate over 200 participants will be taking part with fishing, kayaking, boating, nature walks, and a host of other activities. They have asked if some OMP members could help with on […]

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August Float on the Current River!

August 5, 2023

***DUE TO CHANGES IN THE WEATHER, WE ARE RESCHEDULING THIS FLOAT ONE WEEK LATER THAN PLANNED ON AUGUST 20TH!!!*** Join us for 8 miles of clear spring fed Current River (Pulltite to Round Spring) paddling on Sunday, Aug 20th.  You can meet up at McDonalds parking lot off Hwy 60 Rogersville at 8:00am or be […]

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