November Monthly Float with the Claybakers

October 28, 2011

Date Change Some work schedule changes forced us to move the monthly float to Saturday, November 19 instead of the 12th.  We hope this will not be an inconvenience for any of you who might have been planning to join us. We’re excited to paddle an old-time family favorite, the Eleven Point River.  We’ll arrive […]

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President’s Corner

October 7, 2011

~by Michael Baird I would just like to say that soon be I’ll be providing more details about the incentive program, revealing a new t-shirt design, and sharing some other things the board has been working on this year. If you haven’t submitted your events, we’ve extended the deadline to October 13th. This month’s meeting […]

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Monthly Member Meeting

October 7, 2011

Thursday, October 13th, 7p.m. @ the Springfield Conservation Nature Center As the weather turns cooler, we begin packing our boats with cold-weather essentials like neoprene and wool. This month, our guest speaker will show us how to rig a boat for winter paddling, as well as share a few tips about dressing for success out […]

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Monthly Member Float

October 7, 2011

Saturday, October 22nd Photography Float hosted by Anabeth Minx Mid-October is the best time to catch the peak of fall foliage in Missouri. The Ozark National Scenic Riverways offer a beautiful drive and tremendous color this time of year. This 7 mile day float on the Current River includes hiking, so be sure to bring […]

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Documentary Chronicling Aldo Leopold

October 7, 2011

Saturday, November 18th, 7p.m.-9p.m. @ the Springfield Nature Center  The first full-length documentary film ever made about Aldo Leopold—the father of the movement for wilderness and wildlife conservation—will premier in Springfield at the Nature Center in the main auditorium. Leopold was a forester, hunter, philosopher, educator, writer, and outdoor enthusiast who spent his life observing, […]

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September Trip Report

October 6, 2011

~by Michael Baird The September float on the Jacks Fork originally started out as an overnighter, but turned into a wonderful day trip instead. On the drive out to the put-in, it started raining about 5 minutes before we reached our destination. Thankfully it only rained for that 5 minutes….the day turned out to be […]

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1st Annual Kayak/Canoe Fishing Tournament

October 5, 2011

October 8, Sunrise – 4 p.m. If you like to paddle and you love to fish, don’t miss this snap and release event on the headwaters of Table Rock Lake at Flat Creek Resort! Registration – $40 Booth space – $30 PRIZES! Check out the event on Water Hiker’s Facebook page and get a peek […]

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Volunteer Incentive and Reward Program Comes to a Close for 2011

September 11, 2011

September 30th marks the end of the 2011 Volunteer and Incentive Reward Program. It’s been an exciting year filled with tons of opportunities to share our knowledge, expertise, and love of the river. We appreciate your level of commitment to this club and want to recognize those who have offered their time and talent to […]

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Annual Dog Days Float

September 11, 2011

by Marc Graham Only a handful of other paddlers were encountered on the river during the Dog Days Float, making the Bryant truly one of the hidden gems of the Ozarks. Linda Coroleuski and Marc Graham fearlessly faced the challenge of navigating the mighty Bryant Creek, with Linda in her kayak and Marc paddling HIS […]

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July Float Trip Report

September 11, 2011

by Brian Grindstaff In the middle of July and after a month of no rain 13 overly optimistic paddlers headed to the put in at Tipton Ford on Shoal Creek just outside of Neosho, Missouri for a 7 mile float down to Wildcat Park. To our surprise, the creek was flowing 30 cfs above the […]

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