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🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾Some of the best trail companions have four legs, a wagging tail, and an endless supply of enthusiasm. Whether they're splashing through creek crossings, taking in the views, or happily leading the way down the trail, our furry friends make every adventure even better.Today we're celebrating all the amazing trail dogs who have explored the Ozark Trail with their humans! ❤️📸 Share a photo of your trail dog in the comments! We can't wait to see all of your four-legged hi#nationaldogday##traildogsg#ozarktrailo#hikingwithdogs##ozarktrailassociationr#AdventureTogetherventureTogether
🌲 Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Tobey 🌲The Ozark Trail Association is fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers who share their passion for the trail, but some leave a lasting mark through their vision and the connections they create. Today, we celebrate longtime OTA member, volunteer, and former Board Member Dave Tobey.Dave’s love for the Ozarks runs deep. Growing up along the Current River at Round Spring in the early 1960s, he developed a lifelong appreciation for the beauty, history, and importance of this incredible landscape. Over the years, Dave has shared that passion with countless others through his work as a ranger, guide, river enthusiast, and advocate for the places he loves.If you have participated in the Current River Challenge, you can thank Dave for the vision behind it. Dave saw the opportunity to connect some of the Ozarks’ most treasured places — Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Echo Bluff State Park, Current River State Park, and the National Scenic Riverway of the Current River — by utilizing the Upper Current Section of the Ozark Trail.That vision helped showcase one of the most special areas of the Ozarks while highlighting the Ozark Trail as Missouri’s longest multi-use National Recreation Trail.Dave’s knowledge of the region, his storytelling, and his genuine enthusiasm for the outdoors have inspired many people to explore and appreciate the Ozarks. As a founding board member of the Ozark Riverways Foundation, an ACA-accredited paddler, and a longtime river guide, Dave has spent decades helping others experience the wonder of the Current River.Thank you, Dave, for your years of service, your vision, and your dedication to sharing one of the most beautiful corners of the Ozarks with others. We are grateful for everything you have done — and continue to do — for the Ozark Trail and the outdoor community. 🌿🥾#OzarkTrailAssociation #VolunteerSpotlight #OzarkTrail #CurrentRiver #TrailStewardship
