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Try Your Hand At Paddling At Ozark National Scenic Riverways

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By NPT Staff - April 9th, 2017

A day of paddling is coming to Ozark National Scenic Riverways on April 15/NPS file photo

Ozark National Scenic Riverways will partner with Missouri State Parks to host “Outdoor Adventure Demonstration Day” at Current River State Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 15.

During this event, you'll be able to visit with local outfitters, vendors, and agencies to discover activities available in the area. Try out a kayak or test drive a mountain bike. Learn about local trails. Qualified instructors will be on hand to help you find the right activity and equipment for your summer adventures.

Authorized canoe and kayak concessioners will be invited to the event to provide you with details on services available on the Current, Jacks Fork, and Eleven Point rivers. National Park Service rangers and Missouri State Park naturalists will give presentations on a variety of topics throughout the day. Kick off your summer adventures by participating in this fun-filled and informative event.

Food vendors will be available on-site, so you can plan to spend the day. Parking at Current River State Park is limited, but a shuttle bus will be available from Echo Bluff State Park. For more information, call 573-323-8093 or 573-751-1224.

Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, the surrounding resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people. For more park information, visit the park’s website, or phone (573)323-4236.

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