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Posted by Jo, on June 6th, 2013
Last weekend, Ozark National Scenic Riverways was hit with over four inches of rain causing flooding of the Jacks Fork and Current rivers. he high waters forced the closure of the rivers and Big Spring and Alley Spring Campgrounds for visitor safety. “The water has receded enough to open portions of the Jacks Fork [...]
Posted by Jo, on June 1st, 2013
Van Buren, MO – The Ozark National Scenic Riverways area was hit by storms bringing as much as four inches of rain over the weekend. Flooding of the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers has caused several areas, as well as the rivers themselves, to be closed.
Closed campgrounds include all primitive campsites along the Jacks Fork, [...]
Posted by Jo, on May 28th, 2013
Just to be fair to the the upper Current (and to always be nice to Mary Ficker, a wonderful lady who was one of, if not the first NPS female law enforcement rangers on Riverways):
Posted by Jo, on May 28th, 2013
CANCELLED FOR NOW: The Jacks Fork cleanup sponsored by Stream Team 714 and the Scenic Rivers Stream Team Association for today has been cancelled. The river is closed and Alley Campground is closed after an 8-foot rise on the river on Friday, according to Pat Haviland, one of ST 714’s organizers. She says to let [...]
Posted by Jo, on May 3rd, 2013
Van Buren and Eminence, MO – With the warmer temperatures, Ozark Scenic Riverways has expanded operations for the visiting public. “The public is invited to visit and enjoy the park’s resources this spring,” said Superintendent Bill Black.
Beginning Saturday, May 4, 2013, the historic Alley Mill near Eminence will be open from 9:00 a.m. – [...]
Posted by Jo, on April 23rd, 2013
Eminence, MO – Beginning Monday, April 29th, the Alley Spring and Round Spring Campgrounds will be undergoing a paving repair project. For visitor safety, the venture requires restricting some access to the campground areas, so contractors can do their work throughout the week.
The repair job will patch existing paved roadway surfaces and [...]
Posted by Jo, on April 22nd, 2013
By Jo Schaper
The Traveler team is just about finished celebrating Earth Day for this year. We appreciate all our new friends, but it’s been an intense three days: Saturday, when most normal folks are headed for a hike, or to mow the grass, or to have a beer, Emery and Jo spent the greater part [...]
Posted by Jo, on April 17th, 2013
Between Salem and Akers, Mo.: Ozark National Scenic Riverways announces the reopening of the staircase into Devils Well for visitor viewing. “The repair of the stairwell is complete and visitors are able to descend into the Devil Wells for a firsthand look at this geological wonder,” said Superintendent Bill Black.
Little over a year [...]
Posted by Jo, on March 1st, 2013
Ozark National Scenic Riverways Planning Sequestration Reductions in Park Operations
Van Buren, MO – The public should be prepared for reduced hours and services provided by Ozark National Scenic Riverways employees due to the sequestration. “We want to inform the public of these potential impacts as they make their vacation plans,” states Superintendent Bill Black.
With [...]
Posted by Jo, on February 22nd, 2013
Eminence, MO – The Owl Prowl scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd at the Alley Spring General Store Visitor Center beginning at 5:30 pm has been cancelled.Icy roads caused by Winter Storm Q still exist in the Eminence area making travel hazardous. “Safety is a priority for our visiting public,” states Superintendent Bill Black. [...]
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