Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Traveler's Checklist: Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the world's first national park created specifically to protect a river system, preserves the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, surrounding natural resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people.

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By Chance Finegan - January 21st, 2011 2:33pm

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Fall Spectacular: Fall Colors Delight Motorists on National Park Roads -- Part II, the Ozarks and Western States

When it comes to autumnal splendor, the Eastern parks get the lion's share of national publicity, but there's some mighty fine leaf peeping to be enjoyed on the park roads in western states and the Ozarks too. Here's how to find some of the best of it.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 22nd, 2011 11:04am

National Park Mystery Photo 26 Revealed: A Sluice Gate At Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Sluice gate, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Copyright Marty Koch.

During his career as a national park ranger Marty Koch got around quite a bit. He captured this Mystery Photo of a sluice gate at at Alley Spring Mill in Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 12:57pm

Spring Is A Good Time To Be Thinking About River Trips In the National Park System

Snowmelt's running around the National Park System, which makes it a perfect time to start thinking about paddling trips in the parks. Here are some ideas, and contacts, that can help you get wet in the months ahead.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2010 2:15am

How much for a piece of candy?

Kids entering a general store usually make a beeline for the candy counter, such as this one in the Alley General Store at Alley Spring in Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

A replica of the original general store, you'll also find historic craft items and books for sale.

Charles Bloomingburg

www.nps.gov/ozar

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 25th, 2010 2:40pm

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A Look at Some More Somewhat Unusual Lodges in the National Park System

If you're looking for a national park lodge that isn't on everybody's tongue, you might want to consider one of the following.

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By David and Kay Scott - February 12th, 2010 4:10pm

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Flash Flood Leads to Rescue of 200+ Campers at Ozark National Scenic Riverways

The Alley Spring Campground at Ozark National Scenic Riverways became the scene of a mass rescue when a flash flood swamped the site, and over 200 campers suddenly found themselves in the water and in the dark at 4 a.m.

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By Jim Burnett - August 3rd, 2009 8:45am

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Severe Storm Hits Ozark National Scenic Riverways

A severe storm stuck Ozark National Scenic Riverways last Friday, knocking down thousands of trees, blocking roads and stranding visitors throughout the area.

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By Jim Burnett - May 12th, 2009 7:57am

National Park Quiz 28: Rivers

This week’s quiz deals with rivers flowing within or through the national parks. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write “Tributaries joining main streams at right angles is a signature feature of trellis drainage” 100 times on the whiteboard.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 9:47am

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