11/05-06 Southern Comfort at Norfolk Lake – OT-OHT Build
Here we go again -- enjoying the fall season building the connection between Missouri and Arkansas. We will again base […]
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2021 Bass Pro Marathon Weekend Expo
Come on out visit the OTA both and learn al about what we are doing on the Ozark Trail. Our […]
November Monthly Business Meeting
ZoomYou are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association. Join Zoom Meeting […]
Potosi-Johnson Shutins State PArk — Americorp Week Nov 15-20
Due to recent storm damage -- we are shifting this event to Johnson Shutins State Park. The OTA and Americorps […]
OTA Quarterly Board Meeting
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesThe Quarterly OTA Board of Directors meeting will be held via Zoom on Saturday, November 20 from 9 am to […]
Nov 27-28 3 F’s Maintenance
We'll be out kicking off the holiday season with some fresh air and trail dust. Stay tuned as we will […]
Dec 3-5 OT-OHT Build
Here we go again -- One more OT-OHT outing to end the 2021 season building the connection between Missouri and […]
CANCELLED Taum Sauk – Week with Americorps- Dec 6-11
The OTA and Americorps crews will be teaming up on Taum Sauk to work on GAOA Tread Rehab and clearing […]
Last Day Hike – Out on the Ozark Trail Photo Contest
Celebrate the last day of 2021 by getting out on the Ozark Trail...anywhere! Here is your chance to win a sweet prize by signing up and then posting a picture of where you are on the Ozark Trail.
Dec 11 Winter in The Woods Middle Fork
Hwy DD/32 Trail head Hwy DD/32, Belleview, MO, United StatesOh my the Forest is calling! Time to head out and enjoy another day working on the Ozark Trail with some maintenance and more. We will be meeting at the Hwy DD/32 trailhead at 8:30 am an from there head out to the section we will be working.
Cancelled – December Monthly Business Meeting
ZoomNo meeting this month. Happy Holidays!
Dec 18 Full Moon Holiday Maintenance
Last event of 2021. We will again be out doing Trail work related to GAOA tread rehab. We May even […]
“Capping off” with Santa’s Elves at the Alpine Shop
Alpine Shop 440 N Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO, United StatesSanta has delivered some awesome Ozark Trail swag so we're "capping off" the year with a limited edition OTA hat and beanie. Santa's Elves, aka OTA Volunteers will be at the Alpine Shop in Kirkwood Saturday, December 18 from 10 am to 6 pm! Come get those last minute stocking stuffers for those hard to buy loved ones!
Fri 12/31/21 – Last Day Hike Event – Where Ever You Are
Round Spring Campground Eminence, MO, United StatesGet Out and do a last hike of the year -- If you are in the mood to go a […]
Sa Jan 1 2022 – First Day Hike Event – Where Ever You Are
Get Out and do a first hike of the year -- If you are in the mood to go a […]
Mon Jan 4-13/22 – AmeriCorp 10 day OT Work – Potosi
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesIf you have a day or 2 to spare -- the OTA and Americorp will be working on the Ozark […]
Fri-Sun 01/14-16/2022-OT- OHT Trail Build – In Udall, Mo –
Udall Campground on Lake NorforkDue to logistics issues -- contact Terry Hawn for details. thawn@prodigy.net Join us for the first OT-OHT Connection build […]
OTA Board Meeting – ZOOM
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesThe first quarter OTA Board meeting will be held via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, via ZOOM, please […]
Jan 25-29 – GAOA Trail Rehab on the Courtois
Come out for a day or all week as we perform tread rehab n the Courtois and Trace Creek sections […]
Sun 01/31/-2/10/22 OT Maint — Winona – CANCELD DUE TO WEATHER
HEADS UP THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER Covid has raised its ugly head and we have […]
Fri -Sun 02/11-13/ 2022 – USFS Sawyer Certification
We have tentatively scheduled a new USFS sawyer certification class. Details on the event will be posted as soon as […]
Feb 10 – Thursday — BiAnnual OTC Meeting – Virtual
We will be holding the first OTC meeting of 2022. It will be virtual due to Covid. All who signup […]
Feb 11-13 – OT-OHT Connection Build in Udall, Mo
We are heading south to build more trail out of Udall. This being in February, we are at the mercy […]
Saturday 02/12/22 – Trivia – Silent Auction and Online Fund Raising Event
DUE TO THE ONOING COVID OMICRON SPREAD.. THE OTA IS CANCELING THE IN PERSON TRIVIA NIGHT IN AFFTON AND WILL […]
Wappapello/Victory Re-Routes – 2/15-19/22
Join the OTA and USFS GAOA Project work to re-route trail on the eastern loop of the OT on the […]
Tues-Sat – 2/22-25-Wappapello/Victory Re-Routes Canceled DUe toWeather
Weather has raised its ugly head again and this weeks event is cancelled due to storm. We will be […]
Wed-Sat – 3/1-5 – Karkahgne Tread Work- USFS / OTA Trail Crew — Big Nasty/Little Nasty
This will be a tough trail rehab project. We will have the USFS and OTA trail crews out working on […]
Cross-cut Sawyer Certification Fri-3/4-Tentative
We have tentatively scheduled a USFS Cross Cut Sawyer Certification for OTA Volunteers to be utilized in the Wilderness areas […]
Luck of the Irish at Winona – 3/7 thru 3/20
Winona USFS Facility Winona, MOThis is your opportunity to come out for a day or two or more so make sure when you sign […]
Second Annual Members’ Meeting (Webinar)
ZoomJoin us for our second annual Members' Meeting! Come hear your OTA Officers and Committee Chairs celebrate the accomplishments of […]
OT Info Table at the Columbia Alpine Shop
Alpine Shop Columbia MO 1102 E Broadway, Columbia, MO, United StatesWe are sharing our love of all things Ozark Trail in Columbia MO at the Alpine Shop on Saturday, March […]
Mar 27-Mar 30 – Karkahgne/Blair Creek GAOA Project Maintenance
Sutton Bluff Campground 7378 County Rd 849, Centerville, MO7We'll be working on the southern Karkahgne and northern Blair Creek Sections. Come out 1 or multiple days. We'll email […]
Gateway Outdoor Expo 4/1-2/22 StL
America's Center 701 Convention Plaza St, St. Louis, MO, United StatesYEA!!! Its happening and it's going to be BIG<HUGE<GINORMOUS and the OTA is a MAJOR Sponsor of the the GOE […]
Capitol Day with CFM April 6 in Jeff City
Missouri State Capitol 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, United StatesWhat: Conservation Day at the Capitol Where: Missouri State Capitol Date: April 6, 2022 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 […]
Apr 8-10 – OT-OHT Build in Udall
We'll doing our Spring build this weekend. We'll send out more details to those who sign up 1 week in […]
Ozark Trail Association Board of Directors Meeting -Saturday, April 16 22 @ 9:00 AM
ZoomA Quarterly meeting of the Directors Meeting of the Ozark Trail Association Board will be held via Zoom Conferencing on […]
April 22-24, 2022 – 47th OTA Spring Mega – Bass River Resort
Bass’ River Resort 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate our 47th OTA Mega event at Bass River Resort. We'll start building the new spur […]
April 24th 2022 – National Parks Junior Ranger Day
Head out to any National Park and celebrate the day with your Junior Rangers
April 25-29, 2022 — Americorp in Potosi
We'll have a 5 day Americorp Crew working on all things GAO OT out of Potosi this week. Volunteers are […]
Soothe the Karkaghne May 16-20, 2022 @Sutton Bluff
Sutton Bluff Campground 7378 County Rd 849, Centerville, MOWe'll be working and camping on the Karkahgne fixing tread under the GAO project. This'll be a hike in south of […]
May 20-22 OT-OHT Build in Udall
Dawt Mill MissouriJoin us as we continue to build the OT-OHT Connection along Norfork Lake. We'll send out more logistics detail the […]
Hero Loan Climb 2022 – Hike to Taum Sauk Mtn 5/21
Taum Sauk Mtn Middlebrook, MO, United StatesWant a different way to give back? Join the participants of Hero Loan Climb for the 8m hike from Hwy […]
Washington MO River Day Celebration 5/21
Washington Mo James W. Rennick Riverfront Park,, Washington, MissouriWe are sharing our love of all things Ozark Trail in Washington MO at their Washington Missouri River Day on […]
REC Fest in Alton IL 5/21
National Great Rivers Museum Alton, Illinois, United States2022 REC Fest (Recreation-Exploration-Conservation) Join other OTA Volunteers as we head to the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton, IL. […]
Tool Maintenance Day at the OTA House in Potosi – Fri – May 27th 8am
Ozark Trail Association Office 406 West High Street, Potosi, MissouriMoved to Friday May 27th Need a few hands to help clean and tuneup power tools ( leaf blower, weed […]
National Trails Day @ Current River SP June 4
Current River State Park Hwy 19, Salem, MOIt's time to get out and celebrate the Ozark Trail ( or your favorite hiking location) on National Trails Day. […]
Winona Bound for the Last Hurrah!
We'll be working out of the Winona USFS Facility on all parts of the southern OT trail sections. There will be […]
Alpine Shop / Backpacker Magazine Get Out More Tour: Gear and Skills Clinic
Alpine Shop 440 N Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO, United StatesThe Alpine Shop in Kirkwood, MO will be hosting Backpacker Magazine's Get Out More Tour. This is a great opportunity […]
Al-Pint Night at the Alpine Shop with Backpacker Magazine
Alpine Shop 440 N Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO, United StatesWe need YOU! Join us at the Alpine Shop in Kirkwood, MO for the return of Al-Pint Night! Raise a […]
REI- OTA Celebrate Grand Opening of Town and Country Location
The OTA may not be on the trail but we are doing something just as important.. Helping one of our […]
New OTA Crew Leader Training
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesYup! It's time to jump on the Crew Leader bandwagon as the OTA expands and grows with more construction and […]
Aug 17-18, 2022 3LM Event Prep
Join us at Bass River Resort as we prep the OT for the 2nd Annual OTA 3 Legged Monster Race. […]
Aug 19-21, 2022 OTA 3 Legged Monster Race at Bass River Resort
Ozark OutdoorsJoin us for the 2nd OTA - 3 Legged Monster Race held out of Ozark Outdoors and Bass River Resort […]
September 2-4 Labor Day on the OT
Stay tuned as we head out on the OT to start the Fall season maintenance activities off with a Bang. […]
2022 OT Hike and Float Challenge
Round Spring Campground Eminence, MO, United StatesAdventures are more fun when shared with friends! For this year’s OT Hike and Float Challenge, we are encouraging you […]
CANCELED — Sept 9-11 OT-OHT Build out of Udall, Mo
******************* EVENT CANCELED ******************* I messed up and double booked events.. So going to cancel this event.. we'll try again […]
September 17-18, 2022 Council Bluff Maintenance
Join the OTA Volunteers as we prep the Council Bluff Loop for the upcoming One Eyed Dog MTB Event next […]
Sept 20-21, 2022 One Eyed Dog MTB Event Prep
Join the OTA Volunteers as we continue to prep the Council Bluff Loop for the upcoming One Eyed Dog MTB […]
Saturday Sept 24. 2022 – One Eyed Dog 50/100 MTB Race – Council Bluff
One of the most fun days on the Ozark Trail!! Mountain Bikers of all ages will be riding the Council […]
Sept 30 -Oct 2 OT-OHT — Building the Connection Down South
Join us for another build on the Missouri - Arkansas Border along Norfork Lake as we continue to close the […]
Oct 7-9 OTA Fall Mega – Come Out and help Celebrate our 48th Mega
Bass’ River Resort 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, United StatesJoin the OTA as we close in on our 20th Anniversary by Celebrating yet another Mega -- the 48th. Lets […]
Sat Oct 15 – Devil’s Toll Race
Taum Sauk Mtn - Devils Toll RaceOne of the most fun events on the entire OT -- The Devil's Toll Race event Starts at the top […]
Robertsville Fall Festival
Robertsville State Park 902 State Park Road, Robertsville, MO, United StatesWe've been invited to participate in Robertsville State Park's Fall Festival October 15, 2022 2PM - 7PM. The event will […]
Oct 21-26, 2022 – Whoopin It Up in Winona Extended work week at Winona
Our tradition continues as we celebrate Fall in Winona. We'll be doing more GAO work on the southern sections including […]
Oct 27-28 – OT100 Endurance Race Maintenance and Prep
The OT100 Endurance Run is a premier running event with participants coming in from all over the country. Looking for […]
Oct 29-30 – OT100 Endurance Run – Aid Station Support
In support of the actual event .. We have aid stations that will need from 4-6 volunteers each at the […]
Q4 Board of Directors Meeting
ZoomThe Board of Directors of the Ozark Trail Association will be meeting Tuesday evening, November 8 at 7pm (please note […]
November 11-13 OT-OHT Build – We begin the holiday season with more building down South
We're following the warmer weather south as we kick off the Holiday season by continuing to build the OT-OKT-OHT connection. […]
November 12, 2022 — Maintenance out there on the OT
We'll have a GAO tread day on the OT -- we'll what the season brings us before we decide where […]
Monthly Business Meeting
A meeting of the Volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association gathers monthly to discuss progress made and to set […]