Traveler's View: Rep. Smith Looking In The Wrong Direction For Economic Boost
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith is misguided in thinking tourism would be helped by transforming Ozark National Scenic Riverways into a Missouri state park.
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Missouri Official Wants State To Reclaim Ozark National Scenic Riverways From National Park Service
While National Park Service personnel are trying to craft a long-term management plan for Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri's lieutenant government is making a pitch for the state to "reclaim this resource."
Consider A Year-End Donation To Your Favorite National Park Friends Group
Trail improvements, interpretive programming, historic preservation, and even transportation are some of the projects tackled by national park friends groups. With time running out in 2013, consider a year-end tax deductible donation to your favorite friends group to help them through 2014.
Floodwaters Swept Across Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Heavy rainfall that pounded the Ozarks during the weekend led to extreme flooding in Ozark National Scenic Riverways, where parts of the park were closed due to high water that surged to 17 feet above flood level.
"Owl Prowl" Scheduled At Ozark National Scenic Riverways In Missouri
Curious about owls? Join a ranger for an "Owl Prowl" at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri in a search for these majestic birds.
Fire Restrictions In Place At Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways officials have instituted fire restrictions for their park, prohibiting all open fires, including campfires. Fires in campstoves and in grills with lids will continue to be permitted for the time being.
The Ozark Hellbender, Found In Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Declared Endangered By USFWS
The Ozark Hellbender, the largest member of the salamander family, today was designated as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Spring Is A Good Time To Be Thinking About River Trips In the National Park System
Snowmelt's running around the National Park System, which makes it a perfect time to start thinking about paddling trips in the parks. Here are some ideas, and contacts, that can help you get wet in the months ahead.
A Look at Some More Somewhat Unusual Lodges in the National Park System
If you're looking for a national park lodge that isn't on everybody's tongue, you might want to consider one of the following.
Flash Flood Leads to Rescue of 200+ Campers at Ozark National Scenic Riverways
The Alley Spring Campground at Ozark National Scenic Riverways became the scene of a mass rescue when a flash flood swamped the site, and over 200 campers suddenly found themselves in the water and in the dark at 4 a.m.
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