A roundup of links to other websites with news and articles we’ve found interesting this month.
North Fork Day Use Area Temporarily Closed
September 17, 2012
Mark Twain National Forest’s Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District is temporarily closing the North Fork Day Use area to remove a deteriorated boat launch.
The project is scheduled to start Monday September 17, 2012 and be completed by the end of the week September 21, 2012. If adverse weather or unforeseen circumstances arise, the project could last until Friday October 5, 2012, weekends inclusive.visit site
Conserving and serving
September 20, 2012
Local MDC workers tend to county’s natural resources and enhance citizens’ outdoor recreation opportunities. So what exactly does the four-man crew at the Missouri Department of Conservation office in Houston do?
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Fall colors 2012
September 13, 2012
Coming soon to a forest and grassland near you. Visit the U.S. Forest Service’s 2012 Fall Colors Web pages. They have some very useful tools to help plan your adventure to see fall trees and wildflowers this autumn. And there are fun things for the kids to do as well.visit site
Mark Twain National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions
September 4, 2012
Although restrictions have been lifted, forest visitors are asked to continue to be “very careful” with any open fire. The rain has eased drought conditions but a few days of sun will dry out fuels.visit site
Unveiling of Sac River Mountain Bike Trail’s new “Barnvilion”!
September 6, 2012
Join the Midwest Off Road Cyclists (MORC) and Ozark Greenways to cut a ribbon on the awesome new pavilion made from reused materials from the old barn 11am Friday September 7, 2012.visit site
Stoic Ti Kettle – 700ml
September 1, 2012
We just saw a link on Section Hiker to a 700ml Stoic Titanium kettle available from Backcountry.com at 50% off. We’ve not got one, but it sounds like a great deal. Let us know what you think if you buy one.visit site
Updates to our website – just in case you missed them
New Posts on Ozarks Walkabout
- The 2012 Ascend FS10 and Ascend D10 Kayaks compared – September 2, 2012
- Gallery of photographs of Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area – September 3, 2012
- The 2012 Ascend FS10 and Ascend D10 Kayaks compared – September 2, 2012
- Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area Trail Map re-issued – September 12, 2012
- Sac River Trail photo gallery – September 15, 2012
- Hercules Glades Wilderness photo gallery – September 15, 2012
- Labor Day weekend backpacking at Hercules Glades Wilderness – September 15, 2012
- Photo gallery – Piney Creek Wilderness – September 29, 2012
- Trip report: Backpacking in Hercules Glades Wilderness – September 30, 2012
Updated posts
- Selecting a sleeping bag (and what else will I need?) September 1, 2012
- Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area photo gallery September 15, 2012
- Ozarks Walkabout ‘About’ page September 17, 2012