January Float on the James River!

January 10, 2023

OMP will have it’s January float this Sunday, January 15th on the beautiful lower James River from Kerr Access to Galena (Cox Access). Several of us floated this stretch two weeks ago and were awed by the many large bluffs and crystal clear water afforded by mother nature in her winter environment. The weather is […]

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First Quarter Calendar 2023!

January 3, 2023

***NOTE: These dates, times, and events are subject to change at any given time.  Please check our website -and/or- our Facebook Page for current updates and further detailed posts.*** 

• JANUARY MEMBERS MEETING – Jan 12th (THURSDAY) • 6pm – 7:30pm • Springfield Nature Center • Featuring guest speaker, Mary Kromrey, Executive Director of Ozarks […]

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January 2023 Member’s Meeting!

December 16, 2022

Our next member’s meeting is on Thursday, Jan 12th at 6:00pm at the Springfield Nature Center. Our guest speaker will be Mary Kromrey, the Executive Director of Ozarks Greenways.  Mary will provide an overview of the Ozark Greenways and their mission and initiatives as well as providing an update on the new Chadwick Flyer trail […]

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And the Winner is…

December 6, 2022

Congratulations to Clayton Bailey, he is our lucky raffle winner for the new Liquid Logic Remix XP10 kayak! Clayton is a great recipient for the kayak as he is an avid mountain biker and hiker that has been wanting to get into kayaking and learn some whitewater skills. Clayton purchased his raffle ticket while attending […]

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October Float on the Eleven Point!

October 5, 2022

On Saturday, October 22nd, join your host, Larry Wantland on the Eleven Point River (Greer Crossing to Whitten Access = 11miles). The plan is to run shuttle at 10:30am since this will be about a 2+ hour trip to the putin from the Springfield area. CLICK HERE for map. Contact Larry Wantland at 417.761.9674 for […]

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OMP Xmas Party 2022!

September 24, 2022

On Saturday, December 3rd, join us for the annual Ozark Mountain Paddlers X-mas Party!  The festivities begin at 6:00pm and continue until 10pm at B² (B Squared) Cafe (Located next to Bambinos – 2810 E Battlefield Rd).  We will have catered buffet dinner, a beer and wine CASH BAR available (NO BYOB ALLOWED at this […]

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Fourth Quarter Calendar 2022!

September 18, 2022

***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.*** • OMP FALL OUTING! – Oct. 14th – 16th (FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY) • Hidden Valley Outfitters on the Niangua River • Join us for a weekend of camping […]

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OMP Fall Outing 2022!

September 2, 2022

OMP has booked the dates of Friday, October 14th thru Sunday, October 16th 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 are […]

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September Float on the Spring River!

August 30, 2022

THIS FLOAT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!! On Saturday, September 24th, join your host, Craig Hesington on the Spring River (Dam #3 to Spring River Oaks = 7.5 miles). The plan is to meet at 10am at the  Mammoth Springs Visitor Center. Take out fee is $7 and costs an additional $7 if you park a car […]

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September Member’s Meeting!

August 30, 2022

On September 8th (Thursday), 6:00pm at the Springfield Nature Center, our next member’s meeting (for September) will feature guest speaker Matt Taylor who will be providing updates on the developments and activities scheduled for Fellows Lake.  This will include: mountain biking, hiking trails, and a sailing club with sailing lessons and races. OMP will be […]

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