April 14, 2009

Welch Lodge Input Needed. The park seeks your input on the future of the Welch Lodge.

April 9, 2009

Chilton Creek Boat Launch Plans Available for Public Comment. Public input is invited on plans for the Chilton Creek area. Click for details.

April 9, 2009

Get Wild at Junior Ranger Day! April 25 at Round Spring. Lots of activities for children of all ages. Click for details.

January 8, 2009

Ozark National Scenic Riverways is now accepting applications for Commercial Use Agreements (CUAs) with horseback riding service providers.  Click for details.

April 9, 2008

Reed Detring will become Ozark Riverways' new superintendent. Missouri native will join park in June. Click for details.

March 21, 2008

Ozark NSR Recovering from Major Flood. Park rangers rescue several people, park facilities damaged. Click for details.

March 7, 2008

Alley Mill featured on NPS Passport Stamp. Local photographer Dave Dawson's image of the mill will be featured on the Midwest Region's passport stamp. Click for details.

October 18, 2007

Volunteer Horse Patrol Marks First Year click for details

September 26, 2007

Pulltite Visitor Contact Facility Environmental Assessment Available for Public Review  click for details

September 12, 2007

Chilton Creek Boat Launch Proposed

The Park Service is looking for public comments on a project to construct a boat launch and parking area near Chilton Creek. Click above for more information.

August 30, 2007

Approval Given for Flying W Work Click for details.

Controlling Rowdiness on the Rivers

Drug and alcohol laws to be strictly enforced, kegs, "jello shots" and beer bongs outlawed. Click above for details.

January 17, 2007

Deer Study at Big Spring

December 14, 2006

Changes to Shelter Reservations

Now make them online at www.reserveusa.com

November 9, 2005

Russ Runge Named Deputy Superintendent

October 25, 2006

Regulations on Weapons in Ozark Riverways

October 25, 2006

Foam-type Coolers No Longer Permitted on Rivers

Bait containers still okay

September 27, 2006

ATV Rules Within Ozark Riverways

Only allowed on legal roads, no off-road use.

September 27, 2006

Big Spring Walkway Construction

August 29, 2006

Public Meeting September 7, Contamination in the Jacks Fork

A public meeting was held to present the results of a study on water quality on the Jacks Fork. To read the news report, click above, to read the actual study, click here.

August 29, 2006

Ozark National Scenic Riverways Hosts Public Open House Meetings

The National Park Service held a series of public open house meetings for the Ozark National Scenic Riverways general management plan (GMP) and wilderness study from September 18 through September 22. . For more information on the GMP and the wilderness study, please click here. 

August 3, 2006

Rangers Threatened, Grand Jury Indictes

April 26, 2006
Environmental Assessment for Broadfoot and Shawnee Staging Areas available
The National Park Service (NPS) seeks your review and comments on the “Environmental Assessment for Broadfoot and Shawnee Staging Areas.”