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Heads up….FYI: NO CAMPFIRES on the Eleven Point River. As of today (September 3) there is a Burn Ban order for Oregon County which means no campfires on the Eleven Point River. Even if you cross the state line there’s a burn ban in Randolph County Arkansas.It’s getting really dry!
Come Support the Ozark Trail Association at Big Rock Candy Mountain!Join us Saturday, October 10, from 7–9 PM at Big Rock Banquet Hall in Jadwin for an evening of fun - all while helping support the Ozark Trail!🧠 Current River Trivia Game🥧 Pie Auction🎟️ 50/50 Raffle🛍️ Silent AuctionSaturday, October 10, 20267–9 PMBig Rock Banquet Hall36225 Big Rock Candy Mountain Dr.Jadwin, MOAnd if you want to make a whole weekend of it, Big Rock Candy Mountain is offering exclusive lodging discounts when you book using code “OTA.”Come spend some time in the Current River area, have some fun, and help keep the Ozark Trail strong! Learn more about Big Rock Candy Mountain: www.bigrockcandymt.com#OzarkTrail #OzarkTrailAssociation #SupportTheTrail #CurrentRiver #BigRockCandyMountain #MissouriOzarks
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At Big Rock Candy Mountain, we have a wide range of cabins, glamping and primitive camps sites to chose from for your stay.
🌲 Meet the Board: Jack WaterburyWhile this may be Jack’s first term on the Ozark Trail Association Board, his connection to the OT goes back more than 20 years!After hiking trails throughout New England and out west—and learning about the Appalachian, Continental Divide, and Pacific Crest Trails—Jack was excited to discover that the Ozarks had a trail system of its own.He soon found himself exploring the Ozark Trail, especially around Taum Sauk, Bell Mountain, and points north. His first OTA Mega event was about 20 years ago, where he even got a mountain bike shuttle ride from OTA founder John Roth. A ride, a few stories about the trail and its history, and Jack was hooked.Since then, Jack and his family have attended numerous Mega events, and he has participated in bike races and challenge hikes. He has also been a continuous trail adopter for more than 20 years, beginning with the South Trace section between Highway 32 and Bell Mountain and later adopting additional sections.An avid hiker, mountain biker, canoeist, fisherman, and hunter, Jack recently retired and purchased property near the Berryman portion of the trail, giving him even more opportunities to spend time in the Ozarks and on the OT.Now, he’s bringing all of that experience and passion to the OTA Board. Jack is excited to help improve and expand the Ozark Trail for current and future generations—including his ever-growing crew of grandkids! 🌲We’re excited to have Jack on the Board and grateful for more than two decades of dedication to the Ozark Trail!
