Super Bowl Sunday-Out there...
2021-02-07 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
Super Bowl Sunday means a Super Day on the Ozark Trail giving everyone enough time to get home and watch the best commercials to be seen this year! More details will be provided closer to the event.

CANCELLED - Heartfelt Day on the OT
2021-02-13 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
Ole’ Man Winter is bringing it on so stay warm this weekend!
Bring along your sweetheart for a day of giving some love back to a trail we all love! Also think about making it a weekend of celebrating the love of your life while giving some loving to the OT on Saturday and camping out.
More details will be posted closer to the event.

CANCELLED - Ladies, its' Your Day!
2021-02-19 17:00 - 2021-02-21 17:00 UTC | Current River State Park, Hwy 19, Salem, MO
A day for us ladies! We’ll be looking at a weekend of camping and doing maintenance on the Ozark Trail down on the Upper Current section of the Ozark Trail. More details will be posted as they are made.

CANCELLED -Heading South to Udall -
2021-02-27 08:30 - 17:00 UTC | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
Ole’ Man Winter got his licks in but it looks like warmer temps are melting the snow so we are returning to Norfork Lake at Udall to continue construction of new trail. Gathering at the Udall campground, all the fun, friendship, food and trail construction you would want for a grand weekend! Volunteers can arrive on Friday for a night of camping or gather Saturday morning at 8:30 am to do a short hike to the work site. Heads up for those wanting a warmer place to stay, you can contact Dawt Mill for availability of rooms for those who would like to be inside.
When signing up please let us know if you are camping, also if staying for dinner on Saturday evening so that we can prepare accordingly. We also will consider a 1/2 day construction on Sunday with a breakfast at the campground before hand. Its been a cold snowy Febraury and we’re read to get out on the trail!
If you have any questions, contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net See you soon!

Annual OTA Members' Meeting
2021-03-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Online link will be sent prior to meeting
We’ll hold our first Annual Members’ Meeting on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 3PM CST. Members wishing to attend this online conference should register using the Sign Up button above. Connection details we be sent to registrants closer to the event.
If you have questions you’d like your OTA leadership to address during the video conference, please send them to AnnualMeeting@staging.ozarktrail.com and we’ll try to have the appropriate Officer or Committee Chair address them during their portion of the program.
See you then!

On the Ozark Trail - Middle Fork section
2021-03-13 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
Let’s get this party started as we “March into Spring” with a maintenance event on the Middle Fork section. It has been a while and everyone is looking to getting out in the Forest and working on the OT.
WHERE: We will be gathering Saturday morning at the Ozark Trail DD Trailhead off of Hwy 32/DD at 8:30 am. From there we will head to the work site up the road.
WHAT TO BRING: Please remember to dress for the work with long pants and hiking/work boots are required, as we are working on rough ground and using trail tools. Bring a backpack to carry your lunch, snacks, water and other supplies. Have raingear, sunscreen, and bug deterrent. Bring plenty of water (2 litres per person recommended) and remember to bring supplies for your fur buddies.
PROVIDED: PPE; a hard hat is required, gloves and safety glasses will be provided.
WORK TO BE DONE: The work involves tread restoration and a small reroute due to the creek bank eroding away. This will be a multi task day involving lopping and leaf blowing as well.
If you have any questions, please contact me, kathie.brennan@staging.ozarktrail.com

"Luck of the Irish" at Winona extended week
2021-03-19 08:30 - 2021-03-25 16:30 UTC | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
Join us for some “Lucky” days working on the Ozark Trail. This will be a multi day event for volunteers so when you sign up be sure to make sure you let us know what days you plan on attending for food and equipment planning. We will be based out of the Winona USFS facility with limited housing due to Covid restrictions but there is ample camping in the yard that is also available..
UPDATE: This is an OTA tradition…..Spend the weekend or more in the Winona area to give some love to the southern sections of the OT. Work will begin on Saturday through Thursday, March 25.
WHERE: USFS Winona facility on Hwy 19.
WHAT: Crews will be dispatched to various areas of the Eleven Point and Between the Rivers sections – to saw, lop, and repair sections in need. We will also be looking at Peck Ranch to get some work done there as well if time permits. Volunteers might be asked to help car pool to the various sites and there are some drives up to 45 minutes ONLY IF they feel comfortable.
TO BRING: You will need to dress for the weather and trail work. Boots and layers of clothing work best. You will also need to wear sturdy boots, have a backpack, rain gear, plan for your lunches/snacks and have plenty of water. If you have a favorite pair of loppers bring them along with work gloves. Bring your own camping gear and personal items as there is also a bathroom available.
PROVIDED: Dinner will be provided on Saturday night and if you’d like to help bring along a side dish to share or a desert. We’ll throw together a communal breakfast Sunday morning. Kathie will supply coffee needs if those attending can throw in breakfast fixings, i.e. eggs, ham, bread, fruit. NOTE: Other meals will be planned out accordingly so we NEED to know days you’ll be volunteering.
PPE(hard hats, work gloves, safety glasses), tools and fun filled days will be the best thing about this week! Be sure to also bring a camp chair for evening campfires. You
Questions? If you have any questions, please contact me, kathie.brennan@staging.ozarktrail.com Don’t hesitate to reach out via email. See you soon!

Soothe the Karkaghne Beast – Sutton Bluff
2021-04-03 08:30 - 17:00 UTC | Sutton Bluff Campground, 7378 County Rd 849, Centerville, MO, 63633
Oh yes Spring will be in full color…we hope as we head to “Soothe the Karkaghne Beast”!
Where: We’ll be based out of the MTNF Sutton Bluff campground with camping if you would like to arrive on Friday staying through Sunday.
Bring: Please remember to dress for the work and prepare for the weather by wearing long pants and hiking/work boots are required, as we are working on rough ground and using tools. Bring a backpack to carry your lunch, water, raingear, sunscreen and bug deterrent. Bring plenty of water (2 litres per person recommended) and remember to bring supplies for your fur buddies. Your camping equipment and extra food and water for meals not covered by the OTA. Don’t forget your camp chair for around the campfire at night. Also we are not sure if the water will be on so plan for bringing extra water.
Provided: PPE, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses and trail equipment to use on the trail. Wearing a hard hat is required on the MTNF while volunteering on the OT. Dinner will be provided on Saturday evening at the end of the work day. If you’d like to contribute a side or desert that would be awesome.
If you have any questions, please contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net

Blind Date on the OT...
2021-04-10 08:30 - 17:00 UTC | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
It’s gonna be a great day to meet up with other OTA Volunteers….but it’s not a date only the date of April 10!
Where: We’ll be based out of the the OTA house in Potosi meeting up at 8:30 am. TBD is where we will work.
Bring: Please remember to dress for the work and prepare for the weather by wearing long pants and hiking/work boots are required, as we are working on rough ground and using tools. Bring a backpack to carry your lunch, water, raingear, sunscreen and bug deterrent. Bring plenty of water (2 litres per person recommended) and remember to bring supplies for your fur buddies. Also extra food and water for meals not covered by the OTA. Don’t forget your camp chair for around the campfire at night.
Provided: PPE, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses and trail equipment to use on the trail. Wearing a hard hat is required on the MTNF while volunteering on the OT. Dinner will be provided on Saturday evening at the end of the work day. If you’d like to contribute a side or desert that would be awesome.
If you have any questions, please contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net

MEGA Prep at Council Bluff - All hands on deck!
2021-04-16 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Council Bluff Lake Campground
MEGA! MEGA! MEGA Prep! Come down early and join other OTA Volunteers to help prep the area that we will be doing a reroute to get out of some troughed trail tread. Work includes clearing the new corridor, leaf blowing and some sawing and flagging crew sections for Saturday.
Where: We’ll be based out of the MTNF Council Bluff Lake campground off of DD. Watch for signs at the entrance to CB and also at the campground if you would like to arrive on Thursday afternoon to start early on Friday.
Bring: Please remember to dress for the work and prepare for the weather by wearing long pants and hiking/work boots are required, as we are working on rough ground and using tools. Bring a backpack to carry your lunch, water, raingear, sunscreen and bug deterrent. Bring plenty of water (2 litres per person recommended) and remember to bring supplies for your fur buddies. Your camping equipment and extra food and water for meals not covered by the OTA. Don’t forget your camp chair for around the campfire at night. Also we are not sure if the water will be on so plan for bringing extra water.
Provided: PPE, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses and trail equipment to use on the trail. Wearing a hard hat is required on the MTNF while volunteering on the OT.
If you have any questions, please contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net

Save the Date-Spring MEGA - Heading to Council Bluff Lake
2021-04-17 08:30 - 17:00 UTC | MO
UPDATE: The Spring MEGA will be held out of Council Bluff Lake Boar Head campground. We are formulating a plan for everyone to have a GREAT weekend while giving some TLC to the OT.
Save the Date for our Spring MEGA as we head to the Forest joining together to make the OT better. As we develop a plan more details will be posted.

OTA Quarterly Board Meeting 4/24, 9 am
2021-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
The 2nd Quarter OTA Board meeting will be held via ZOOM for all Board members, OTA members and the general public. The meeting will begin at 9 am on Saturday, April 24.
If you are interested in participating, please respond in your comments when you register to receive the link for the meeting. If you have any questions, contact Kathie Brennan at kathie.brennan@staging.ozarktrail.com

Spring Time down at Udall - Construction
2021-04-30 08:30 - 2021-05-02 17:00 UTC | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
Let’s see if we can find some Spring Wild flowers this time! We are returning to Norfork Lake at the Udall campground to continue construction of new trail. Gathering for all the fun, friendship, food and trail construction you would want for a grand weekend! Volunteers can arrive on Friday for a night of camping or gather Saturday morning at 8:30 am to do a short hike to the work site. Heads up for those wanting a warmer place to stay, you can contact Dawt Mill for availability of rooms for those who would like to be inside.
When signing up please let us know if you are camping, also if staying for dinner on Saturday evening so that we can prepare accordingly. We also will consider a 1/2 day construction on Sunday with a breakfast at the campground before hand. Let’s keep the momentum going!
What to Bring: You will need to dress for the weather and trail work. Boots and layers of clothing work best. You will also need to wear sturdy boots, have a backpack, rain gear, plan for your lunches/snacks and have plenty of water. Bring your own camping gear and personal items. You will also need to bring a couple of gallons of water as the water will be off. Also a camp chair for sitting around the campfire as you enjoy dinner Saturday night.
PROVIDED: PPE(hard hats, work gloves, safety glasses), tools and fun filled day of building new trail!
If you have any questions, contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net See you soon!

Wappapello...Here We Come!
2021-05-08 08:30 - 17:00 UTC | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
Let’s head down to a great section as we work along the MTNF getting some improvements started and maybe completed. We will be looking at gathering at one of the Trail Heads for all the fun, friendship, food, camping and trail work you would want for a grand weekend! As details come fruition, we expect that OTA Volunteers can arrive on Friday for a night of camping or gather Saturday morning at 8:30 am at the designated spot TBD.
When signing up please let us know if you are camping, also if staying for dinner on Saturday evening so that we can prepare accordingly. We also will consider a 1/2 day construction on Sunday with a breakfast at the campground before hand. We will have the usual set up with a camp stove with coffee and hot water available. Let’s make it a grand weekend!
Where: Wappapello section of the Ozark Trail with final meet-up TBD.
What to Bring: You will need to dress for the weather and trail work. Boots and layers of clothing work best. You will also need to wear sturdy boots, have a backpack, rain gear, plan for your lunches/snacks and have plenty of water. Bring your own camping gear and personal items. You will also need to bring a couple of gallons of water. Also a camp chair for sitting around the campfire as you enjoy dinner Saturday night.
PROVIDED: PPE(hard hats, work gloves, safety glasses), tools and fun filled day of building new trail!
If you have any questions, contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net See you soon!

John Burroughs HS @Council Bluff Lake
2021-05-15 08:30 - 17:00 UTC | Council Bluff Lake Campground
Come one, come all! We will be hosting students from the John Burroughs HS in St. Louis as they are joining us to learn and give back to the Ozark Trail We’re ready to enjoy the Spring weather and what better way to get into the season than a day in the woods.
Where: We will be basing out of Council Bluff Lake campground off of DD.
Work: We will be working at tackling several areas of the OT with trail maintenance consisting of lopping, leaf blowing, sawing and tread restoration and a possible reroute depending on the number of volunteers.
To Bring: Please remember to dress for the work and prepare for the weather. We request that you wear long pants and hiking/work boots as we are working on rough ground and using tools. Bring a backpack to carry your lunch, supplies, water, rainwear, sunscreen and bug deterrent. Bring plenty of water (2 litres per person recommended) and remember to bring supplies for your fur buddies. Any meals not provided by the OTA which would be breakfast & lunch. Bring a camp chair for dinner and around the campfire. You are also responsible for your own camping gear.
Provided: The OTA provides hard hats, gloves and safety glasses along with trail tools and equipment. Wearing a hard hat is required while working on the OT within the MTNF. Dinner will be provided so please let us know if you will be staying for dinner so we may plan accordingly as well as if you are vegetarian. We’ll provide the meat and veggie burgers. Please consider bringing a side, appetizer, or dessert to share!
If you have any questions, please contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net or Kathie Brennan at kathie.brennan@staging.ozarktrail.com

Maintenance Day on the OT -TBD
2021-05-29 08:30 - 17:00 UTC | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
We have so much to do we’re not sure where we are going but we’re going to be out there with camping, trail work and fun and more fun and food and more fun!
More information will be posted closer to the event but in the meantime check out all the other events happening!

National Trails Day - TBA
2021-06-05 08:30 - 17:00 UTC | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
Come one, come all! Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day by giving back to the Ozark Trail by celebrating it’s designation as a National Recreation Trail! We’re ready for summer weather and what better way to celebrate all the accomplishments of the Spring Maintenance and Construction season by gathering together for various activities TBD. The venue is in the works and will be announced later.

2021 OT Hike and Float Challenge
2021-09-11 08:00 - 19:00 UTC | Round Spring Campground, Eminence, MO, United States
The OT Hike and Float Challenge is not just a great time, it’s our largest fundraiser. Now in its fifth year, the event has generated $90,000 to help maintain Missouri’s longest trail. This year we’ve shortened the hike and added a float leg to the event.
What is it? The Hike and Float Challenge is a fundraiser AND a hike-and-float adventure. Each registered hiker commits to raising $1,250 for the Ozark Trail Association and participates in the Current River Challenge, an 8-mile hike from Round Spring Campground through Echo Bluff State Park to Current River State Park, and return to Round Spring via a Current River float.
What if I don’t like to float, or I can’t hike 8 miles? Don’t worry! You can still raise funds for the OTA and be a “virtual” hiker/floater. What a great way to support the organization!
What if I don’t reach my fundraising goal? Don’t worry! It’s easier than you think! There are plenty of current and past participants that are willing to share their techniques and success stories. It is a fundraiser, so we need you to make a good-faith effort. You can start by reaching out to family and friends and sponsors are the simplest and quickest way to achieve success!
What’s in it for me? The best part of this fundraiser is the camaraderie of the group dedicated to supporting the OT and the OTA! You’ll be treated to a festive weekend with free camping, free food, fellowship, campfire, music and all sorts of OTA/HIke and Float Challenge swag.
Where is the event? The hike portion is scheduled leave Round Spring Campground near Eminence, MO 8AM Saturday, September 11, 2021. Camping will be available to participants Friday night, September 10 through Sunday morning, September 12.
How do I get involved? If you’d like to be a part of this exciting event, email otchallengehike@staging.ozarktrail.com for more information.
ACT QUICKLY!!! Event is limited to the first 30 registrants.

2021 Trail Skills College
2021-09-18 - 2021-09-19 | Brushy Creek Lodge, 420 County Road 831, Black, MO, 63625, United States
Are you interested in learning about trail building and maintenance? Join us at our Trail Skill College September 17-19 at Brushy Creek Lodge. Trail Skills College is offered free of charge in an effort to inspire stewardship of trails, and classes are suitable for both new and experienced volunteers. In exchange for attending the training, we encourage you to volunteer at least 16 hours of work on trail projects in the coming year.
Space is limited, so REGISTER HERE: https://www.ozarktrail.com/2021-trail-skills-college/

Test event by gwd
2021-12-19 | Ozark Trail Assoc. Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
This is a TEST event by Garrett to see how Registrations work and how we might use Registrations PRO.

Test Christmas Day event
2021-12-25 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Bass’ River Resort – Stephan’s Riverside Event Center, 204 Butts Rd, Steelville, MO
This is a test event for the new plug-in

Test event 1 GWD
2023-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | MO
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Test event 2 GWD
2023-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | MO

Test event 3 GWD
2023-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | MO

Test event 4 GWD
2023-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | MO

Test event 5 GWD
2023-02-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | MO

OTA 20th Anniversary Celebration (dinner)
2023-03-11 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Bass’ River Resort – Stephan’s Riverside Event Center, 204 Butts Rd, Steelville, MO
Purchase tickets now and join us for dinner, music and great company at our 20th anniversary celebration!
Our celebration dinner will be held at Bass’ River Resort near Steeleville, MO (https://www.bassresort.com/) in the Stephan’s Event Center.
The event will start at 5PM, following an optional day of trail maintenance (to register for the work day, use this link: https://staging.ozarktrail.com/event/ota-20th-anniversary-celebration-work-day2/)
Tickets are $25 per person 18 years or older, $15 for youth 5 years to 18 years, and children under 5 years old are free. Use the “Tickets” box on this page to purchase tickets.
More information can be found at https://staging.ozarktrail.com/ota-20th-anniversary-celebration-main/ ‎
See you there!

Another Test of Future Event for website testing
2024-01-27 - 2024-02-06 | Brushy Creek Lodge, 420 County Road 831, Black, MO, 63625, United States
Another test event

Event to TEST parameters in Event Calendar settings
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-02-02 17:00 UTC | MO
THIS IS test event…..where will I see differences?

Test of Future Event for website testing
2024-01-30 - 2024-02-02 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Rd, Steelville, MO
This is a test of the emergency broadcast system.
