Ozark Riverways Foundation

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Our mission is to preserve and promote the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers within the ONSR.

Ozark Riverways Foundation is a not-for-profit organization fostering awareness, appreciation and respect for the history, culture and natural splendor of Ozark National Scenic Riverways. We do this by:

Partnering in quality educational experiences that enrich the enjoyment of this national treasure for present and future generations

Collaborating with individuals, communities and the National Park Service in the development of programs that inspire pride in and stewardship of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Sharing ideas that support overall advocacy and instill individual responsibility in preserving the Park's wild and free flowing integrity

Connecting people with their National Park through volunteerism and philanthropic opportunities.

10/18/2026

Fall activities continued this weekend. Appropriately 30 people showed up at Rocky Falls to hike with Ranger Shaun and Ranger Meg on the Ozark Trail. OTA members were also working on the Current River section of the OT. Saturday afternoon ORF members assisted with an event at Montauk. Watch for more Fall activities in October and November. It’s a great time to be outside!

10/16/2026

Star Power with a little (nearly) full moon lunacy thrown in.

10/11/2026

And the winners are…. Many thanks to everyone for a great weekend promoting Fall Hiking opportunities at Big Rock Candy Mountain. We were able to donate $1,030 to our partners, the Ozark Trail Association, thanks to your participation in the Current River Trivia Game, silent auction, and pie auction. We hope to host similar activities to benefit other ORF partners. Let us know if we can help you.

10/10/2026

Come early for nature and birding walks at 8:00 am stay and stargaze into the evening darkness late night. The Ozark Riverways Foundation will have cool stuff along with many other kindred allied organizations.
Stop by and introduce yourselves if you can make it!!!

10/09/2026

Need another reason to attend Trails Weekend? How about Pie! Rugar’s Pie Shop in Eminence donated pies that will be auctioned at the evening event Saturday at 7:00 pm. Pies include Rhubarb-Strawberry, Jack Daniel’s Pecan pie, Cherry, and Georgia Peach.

For the Saturday morning hike we are recommending the Montauk Trail hike at 10:00 am. Meet at the trailhead in Montauk State Park at 10:00 or Big Rock Candy Mountain for coffee at 9:15 am.

10/06/2026

Join ORF and OTA members this weekend as we celebrate hiking and trails at Big Rock Candy Mountain. Saturday morning hikers will explore several options including an organized hike at Montauk. Other options include a hike to Susie Nichols Cabin and the Cave Spring Trail. Saturday evening we will test our knowledge of the Current River and support the Ozark Trail Association. Camping and lodging is available. Live Music!!

10/04/2026

Many thanks to Ranger Shawn and Ranger Meg for guiding 21 hikers at Big Spring today. We started at the old Lodge and passed by several of the CCC cabins on our way to the old fire tower where we enjoyed a lunch break. After lunch our return route took us through Chubb Hollow and along the Current River before finishing at the lodge. A total of 5.5 miles. Stay tuned for information on several more hiking opportunities this Fall.

09/30/2026

The Fall Hiking Season is here! Join us as we explore trails and hiking opportunities in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The adventure begins this weekend with a hike at Big Spring and runs through November 7 with the Hike to honor Veterans. On October 10-11 we will celebrate ALL THINGS TRAIL promoting opportunities in the park.

09/28/2026

POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 10

Did you miss the ORF cleanup last weekend? All hope is NOT lost! Celebrating on the lower Current River this coming weekend October 3 Richard Whiteside has organized a cleanup that covers Ozark National Scenic Riverways & U.S. Forest Service - Mark Twain National Forest public lands.

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PO Box 1
Eminence, MO
65466

Website

https://ozarkriverwaysfoundation.org/

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