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🌲 Adopter Spotlight: John Michaelree🌲We’re incredibly grateful to John Michaelree for his many years of service as a trail adopter with the Ozark Trail Association. John adopted on the Courtois section back in 2013 after seeing the need for someone to help care for the trail, and today he lives close enough to his section to walk there!John enjoys spending time in the forest and sharing the trail with others. His years of service are a great example of the difference one dedicated volunteer can make in keeping the Ozark Trail open and enjoyable for everyone. His advice for anyone considering adopting a section? You don’t have to be an expert or commit to a huge amount of time. As John puts it, “Anybody can do it, it costs nothing but your time.” Adopters can join larger group outings or head out on their own and work at their own pace.Thank you, John, for 13 years of giving your time to the Ozark Trail and helping take care of a place so many of us enjoy.👉 Want to make an impact like John? Consider adopting a section of the Ozark Trail. Email adopt@ozarktrail.com to find out more or visit the links in the comments to learn more.
🌲 473 feet of new Ozark Trail — and one big step closer to completing the 11 Point extension!During early September, an amazing crew joined us at Peck Ranch for American Hiking Society Volunteer Week, and they came ready to work.The crew built 473 feet of new tread on the western end of the 11 Point Section, effectively completing the new extension all the way to County Road 430 (Bannister Road). There are just a few finishing touches remaining on the northern half-mile, along with completion of the parking area by the U.S. Forest Service. Once those pieces are ready, we'll be back to install signage.The crew also worked on trail maintenance along the Between the Rivers Section near Bristol Cemetery.And, of course, a week in the Ozarks isn't complete without a little exploring. The crew floated with ORF Guides, visited Alley Mill, Greer Spring, Big Spring, Blue Spring and Rocky Falls, and even made a special trip to Jam Up Cave. They enjoyed meals at Dairy Shack and Peck Ranch and spotted elk, wild horses, beaver, deer and coyotes along the way.A huge thank-you to this crew for spending a week in the Ozarks getting dirty, putting in the miles, and helping move the Ozark Trail forward. And thank you to American Hiking Society for helping bring volunteers to the trail!473 feet down. One big step closer. 💚🥾
🥾🔥 Some volunteers bring a Pulaski. Some bring an EMT kit. Tom brings both — and a Dutch oven for cobbler.If you've been around the Ozark Trail for a while, you've probably seen Tom at one of our events. He shows up ready to help, whether that means working on the trail, serving as an EMT at one of our races, or somehow producing an absolutely unbelievable Dutch oven cobbler to share with everyone around the fire.And those cobblers deserve some recognition. 😋On National Dessert Day, we're giving a special shout-out to Tom - for the miles he's put in, the people he's helped, the events he's supported, and, most importantly, for making sure our volunteers never have to wonder whether there's dessert.Tom, we appreciate you more than you know. We're pretty sure the cobblers have earned you a permanent place around the campfire. ❤️Happy National Dessert Day - and thank you, Tom, for being such a great part of the Ozark Trail community!
