Welcome to roaring river 2013
A ROARING RIVER TRADITION Park welcomes thousands of anglers streamside for Opening Day festivities
GEARING UP Staff members prepare for 2013 catch-and-keep season
DON’T FISH? NO PROBLEM Park activities for the non-fisherman
TAKE A HIKE
Reeling them in
Kids Fishing Day lures young anglers
Trails at Roaring River State Park
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EDITOR Lindsay Reed
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A ROARING RIVER TRADITION
Park welcomes thousands of anglers streamside for Opening Day festivities
TIM’S TOP 10 TIPS
for fishing on Opening Day
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE RIVER GEARING UP
Staff memebers prepare for 2013 catch-and-keep season
A WONDERFUL WOW WEEKEND REELING THEM IN
Popular program caters to future fishermen
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Noteworthy and nearby
DON’T FISH? NO PROBLEM
Activities for the non-fisherman
CCC WORKER STATUE
Monument coming to Roaring River
TAKE A HIKE
Trails at Roaring River
FISHING REGULATIONS
Roaring River State Park
DID YOU KNOW?
Fun facts about Roaring River
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Welcome
Welcome to beautiful Roaring River State Park and the first edition of our newly redesigned Trout Times publication. For over 10 years, the Cassville Democrat has published Trout Times in honor of the Opening Day of trout season at the park, and this year, we have taken the publication to a new level by re-introducing it as a magazine. We hope you enjoy reading about Roaring River and all it has to offer – from fly fishing to hiking to camping and everything in between. The natural beauty of the park, combined with its rich history, make Roaring River State Park a one-of-a-kind destination that keeps people coming back year after year. Happy reading and may your visit to Roaring River be marked by happy memories and a full stringer of rainbow trout.
Trout Times is an annual publication of the Cassville Democrat, The Monett Times and Connection magazine.
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A Roaring River
Tradition
Story by Lindsay Reed Photos by Lindsay Reed, Lisa Schlichtman and Kerry Hays
Park welcomes thousands of anglers streamside for Opening Day festivities Opening Day at Roaring River State Park is about more than crawling out of bed early and braving frigid temperatures to crowd the banks of the stream. It’s about the thrill of the first cast, the possibility of reeling in a lunker, meeting new and old friends by the water and taking a day to enjoy the gifts of Mother Nature.
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“On Opening Day, we are always excited to welcome the thousands of guests back to the park, and this year will be no different,” said Dusty Reid, park superintendent. “We will have our campsites ready, the fire barrels will be lit and the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce will have the coffee on. With this year’s Opening Day falling on a Friday, we will expect larger crowds, and it will be a festive event as always.”
Cassville Chamber members and volunteers begin gathering near the stream just after 5 a.m. on March 1 each year. Coffee is brewed in a large iron pot over an open flame and souvenir travel coffee mugs are distributed to anglers on the banks of the stream. Just before 6:30 a.m., Roaring River State Park staff
DUSTY REID, PARK SUPERINTENDENT
“The hatchery will once again be honoring a long tradition by asking an honored guest to fire the opening shot and receive the first tag on March 1,” said Paul Spurgeon, Roaring River Hatchery manager. “The person chosen is someone who has contributed a lot to the park, such as a longtime volunteer, or who has contributed to conservation efforts, either locally or at the legislative level.” Past guests have included Gov. Jay Nixon, retired Missouri Parks Ranger Jimmy Hopkins, who served at Roaring River for 21 years, volunteers Junior and Clarice Stephens and Betty Bruner Layton, granddaughter of
members, Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Department of Conservation officials and honored guests meet on the bridge near the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Lodge in preparation for the firing of the opening gun, which marks the start of the catch-andkeep season.
Roaring River Hatchery founder Roland Bruner. As soon as the opening shot is fired, thousands of lines are cast into the flowing stream. Anglers of all ages using their own secret strategies in an attempt to land the largest fish of the day and earn a cash prize courtesy of the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. Large fish reeled to the bank merit a trip to the chamber’s weigh-in station in front of the CCC Lodge, where anglers share tales of triumph and disappointment over the fish that got away. Although some anglers choose to pack in their gear mid-morning, others remain on the stream throughout the day or make trips back to their campsites for breakfast and lunch and return to cast a line into the waters of Roaring River in the afternoon before the closing horn sounds at 6 p.m.
NEW CAMPING OPTIONS This season, some campground changes have been made in an effort to reduce crowding and make camping more affordable for families. “Basic campsites 172 through 187 have become reservable, and all our old double campsites have been converted to family campsites,” said Reid. “Family campsites are our campsites located side by side, which can now be rented for groups of up to 12 people. They will accommodate up to four sleeping units, only two of which can be wheeled, and up to four vehicles.
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“The big benefit to this will be less crowding in our campgrounds and only one reservation fee for the expanded site,” added Reid. All of the motel rooms and cabins are reserved for Opening Day. Reid encourages visitors to contact the Cassville Chamber to receive information on lodging options located outside the park.
BUSY OFF-SEASON In an effort to ensure Roaring River State Park is in tip-top shape for Opening Day, park staff members spend the final weeks of the off-season preparing the buildings, cabins and park store for the start of a new trout fishing season. “We spend the winter working on improvements and repairs,” said Reid. “Some of these repairs are substantial, like replacing fire pits and electric pedestals, remodeling bathrooms, roofing structures and replacing mechanical systems. Other projects may be less noticeable but are equally important.” During the 2012-13 off-season, staff members leveled out campsites, painted the interior and exterior of various structures, repaired windows, trimmed trees, replaced light fixtures, cleaned out fire pits, replaced picnic table boards, worked on stream bank stabilization, conducted prescribed burns, repaired various plumbing leaks, replaced loose flooring and attended an assortment of training workshops. “Closer to Opening Day, park staff start to put the finishing touches on preparations, such as blowing off each and every campsite pad, cleaning all of our lodging facilities, cleaning
bathrooms and shower facilities, straightening signs and all the other little things we can do to make the park look its best,” said Reid.
“Opening Day is always a special day for the park visitors, the community and the employees at the park,” said Reid. “This is when we get to welcome a lot of our avid park users back for another great year. There are always so many stories of multiple generations coming down to the park together year after year. There are a lot of memories shared and created during this time.” Reid recalled his own memories of fishing Roaring River State Park on March 1 with his father and grandfather. “Standing on the river bank, waiting for the whistle to sound, I loved the smell in the air when the fire barrels filled the valley with smoke and the orange glow from the barrels on people’s faces as they huddled around to stay warm,” said Reid. “I love it when people started reeling in fish and how the river went from so calm to crazy in just a matter of seconds. “Opening Day is just one of those traditions I always loved participating in as a park user, and now that I get to help preserve that tradition for so many people from around the country, I feel blessed,” continued Reid. “It is one of the many things I love about my job.”
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TIM’S
Top 10 Tips
for fishing Roaring River on Opening Day Fresh line will always work better than line that has been on your reel for six months. Old line is brittle, coily and hard to cast. Fresh line will cast better and farther, and it will be stronger.
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Make sure your line is the type needed for trout; 2- or 4-pound is best, and low vis is preferred. I will start with 4-pound line when the siren goes off, and as the trout get more skittish, I’ll switch to 2-pound line.
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Check your tackle. Make sure you have what you need before you head to the river.
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By Tim Homesley
Check eyes on rods, screws in reels and make sure the drag on your reel is loose. It will stick if not used for awhile.
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Have your favorite lures, baits or flies handy on March 1. Digging in your tackle is no fun when you’re cold and you want to be fishing.
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Have two rods ready. Keep one with you and one in the car. If you have an issue with your rod or reel, you’ll have a back-up ready to go.
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It is normally cold during the trout opener, so keep a heavy coat around and I always carry a rain suit. I’ve seen it rain, snow and sleet on March 1.
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Buy your tags and fishing permits as soon as you get to the park. You can also get your license online now, which saves a lot of time. Get that step out of the way and be ready when the siren goes off at 6:30 a.m. sharp.
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Have your stringer ready with your name and address on it. An aluminum tag can be purchased at the park store, or you can make your own using a piece of plastic (cut from a milk jug) and a permanent marker. A lot of people never get this done and stringers can tangle, especially when fishermen are lined up shoulder to shoulder on Opening Day.
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Keep your camera handy. Lots of good pics are taken on March 1. There will be big fish everywhere and happy faces.
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Tim Homesley is an avid fly fisherman who owns and operates Tim’s Fly Shop, which is located a half mile from the north entrance of Roaring River State Park on Highway 112. The shop, which is the only Cortland 444 Pro Shop in the area, is also a Whiting hackle dealer and a Frog Hair tippet dealer and carries a large selection of fly tying products from Wapsi and Spirit River. Tim, a Cassville native, has been fishing and hunting since he was 5 years old. His birthday fittingly falls on March 1, which is the opening day of trout season in Missouri. For more information on Tim’s Fly Shop, visit www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop. Tim is also on Twitter. Check him out at http://twitter.com/Timsfly.
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Birthday celebration Story by Melonie Roberts
at the river
Photos courtesy of Kyle Spradley - Rural Missouri Magazine
“This isn’t about catching fish. It’s about having fun.” -- ROIE HUDSON A Cassville man will be celebrating 38 years of tradition on March 1, the opening day of trout season, by spending his birthday fishing at Roaring River State Park. This year, Roie Hudson will mark his 60th birthday with friends, taking part in traditional hijinks and mentoring young children at some of the best fishing holes in the park. “Most of Missouri comes down to celebrate my birthday,” Hudson joked. “It’s a good way to get out of work.” While most anglers are looking to land the largest lunker of the day, Hudson and his friends compete to see who can catch the smallest. “Whoever catches the largest has to fish with a pink
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fishing rod strung with sevenpound line while wearing a pink bonnet,” Hudson said. “I make sure I don’t catch the largest fish on Opening Day.” These jokesters also convince novice anglers that their Castoroil coated plastic worms must be held in the mouth to keep them warm and the secret to fishing success is their trademark call, “here fishy, fishy, fishy!” “Kids fall for it,” Hudson said. “They see us doing it, and of course, we’re catching fish. Now, the store on the campground sells T-shirts with ‘here fishy, fishy, fishy!’ on them.” Hudson loves helping youngsters learn to fish. He started with his granddaughter when she was 3 years old. “Now at 14, she’s my
competition,” Hudson said. “She thinks she can out-fish me. “Last year, there was a little boy fishing at the kiddie hole, and I let him reel in my fish,” Hudson continued “The look on his face made it all worthwhile. He let it go, so I was teaching him to catch and release and to just have fun. “Kids are our future,” Hudson said. “They have a way of having fun adults miss out on.” Hudson is a proponent of the catch and release program, often spending all day at the park. “This isn’t about catching fish,” he said. “It’s about having fun.” And fun is the order of the day when Hudson and his friends gather at the park. “There are about 16 of us,”
he said. “We pretty much take over an entire fishing hole. “Three years ago, the guys started singing happy birthday to me,” he continued. “Then the guys at the hole above us and the hole below us joined in. They drowned out the governor’s speech. He had to stop until they were done. It was pretty funny.” People from as far away as Texas, Colorado, Iowa, Arkansas and Kentucky make a point of looking up Hudson and his happy band of compatriots each Opening Day.
ROIE HUDSON IS AN OPENING DAY REGULAR.
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“I have a lot of fun making new friends,” he said. Hudson and his wife, Cindy, have a long history with the park, stretching back several decades to the time his father was working for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1943. “He helped build the cabins down here,” Hudson said. “I’ve fished every hole and hiked every trail down there. “Cindy’s family lived just a couple of miles from where I grew up,” Hudson continued. “It’s hard to make a living around here, but it’s a good life. I wouldn’t trade it. Cassville is home.” Hudson is an avid outdoorsman and has done his share of hunting squirrels, deer and other game. “I used to go with him when he hunted,” Cindy Hudson said. “One year, we were both cold, wet and miserable, but neither of us would say ‘uncle.’ Since then, I have discovered the joys of a soft chair, a good book, a blanket and a cat on my lap.” “If you’re not miserable, you’re not having a good time,” Hudson joked. “I fish every chance I get,” Hudson explained. “I usually have Fridays off, so I always go fishing.” Roaring River offers Hudson more than the opportunity to catch a goodsized rainbow trout and escape the work-a-day world. “This is where I go to unwind and get close to God,” he said. “It’s a place people can get in touch with themselves. There’s the fellowship of getting to know other people, let your guard down and be yourself. People are rarely grumpy or disgruntled at Roaring River State Park.”
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Staff members
gear up for 2013 catch-and-keep season Story by Lindsay Reed Photos by Kerry Hays
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In some ways, the winter season at Roaring River State Park could be considered even busier than March through October when thousands of outdoor enthusiasts visit the park. During the off-season, staff members prepare for the opening of the catch-and-keep trout fishing season by improving facilities and services offered in the park. “During the on-season, we really focus on customer service,” said Dusty Reid, superintendent. “We manage the campgrounds, keep the park mowed and the restrooms clean. Our interpretive staff is doing daily programs for the public and various groups, and we are very public service oriented. “During the off-season we still help and deal with the public on a regular basis, but we also are very project oriented,” said Reid. “This is the time of year we accomplish a lot of our larger projects, and we also spend a lot of time in the office planning budgets, completing yearly reports, taking reservations for various things and planning future improvements.” For instance, during the 2011-12 winter season, park staff members, who are employed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, completed a large wi-fi project that was introduced to park visitors last summer. Now, 90 percent of Roaring River State Park’s campsites offer free wi-fi services. “We hope that by giving our guests the option to ‘stay connected’ customers will camp more often and extend their stays,” said Reid. “Whether it is staying in touch with family while they are traveling, keeping abreast of weather issues and forecasts or posting pictures of the big fish they just caught, we feel there is an added level of
comfort being provided to our customers while enjoying their Missouri State Parks.” During the 2012-13 winter season, park staff members also worked to replace all 21 electric pedestals in campground #3, which is located toward the south end of the park off of Highway F. “This will be a nice upgrade for our electric campsite users,” said Reid. “The new pedestals will make service more reliable and electric sites easier to service.” Park staff members spent additional time working on storm water drainage in campground #3. “We are trying to direct rain water away from campsite pads, so that campsites dry out quicker after rain events,” said Reid. Other improvement projects completed in the park after Opening Day 2012 have included: the installation of over 17,000 feet of new underground water lines; the replacement of all campground spigots; upgrades to the park wells and well houses; the installation of a new hand rail near cabins four through nine, which are located behind the Roaring River falls; the replacement of 800 feet of ridge cap on the Roaring River Inn and Conference Center; and the replacement of the roof on laundry house #1. In August of 2012, a significant severe storm hit Roaring River State Park, bringing down several hundred trees and damaging multiple buildings. “All three campgrounds were affected and closed for a brief period,” said Reid. “Storm clean-up involved staff from 16 parks, 74 employees and approximately 2,350 hours of labor over six days. “The majority of the work involved cutting up and hauling
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off downed trees and limbs throughout the park,” said Reid. “Once we got the logs and debris removed from the public use areas, we raked the areas and, in some cases, cleaned the areas off with large leaf blowers to really make the areas look nice.” Campsites were inspected by multiple crews, including a risk management crew from Jefferson City and the Missouri State Park Aerial Device Crew, which checked for potentially hazardous limbs located high in the trees. Over the last few months, park staff members also worked with the Missouri Department of Conservation to plant around 500 trees along the river bank near the River Shelter and the catchand-release area. The project was completed in response to the flood damage that occurred Easter weekend in 2010. “The State Park Youth Corps (SPYC) program was continued through 2012,” said Reid. “We had 17 participants in the program and accomplished some quality projects with their help. “The SPYC volunteers
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were introduced to all aspects of the park operations,” said Reid. “The volunteers were taught valuable skills and good work ethic during the program. It is always a win-win situation when both the state park facilities and the participants involved benefit from a program like the SPYC.” SPYC volunteers completed three major roofing projects and several other small improvement projects, including painting cabins and other facilities in the park. “They also created a new interpretive program,” said Reid. “Town ball is a recreational activity for park guests that is based on the historic roots of baseball. We had games once a week at the park ball field.” In addition to completing improvement projects in the park, Roaring River staff members watered around 360 trees in Joplin each Wednesday during August and September of last year. “This was part of our continued effort to assist with tornado relief in Joplin,” said Reid.
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A wonderful weekend
Learn to rappel, fly fish or cook outdoors at WOW Weekend Story by Lisa Schlichtman | Photos by Kerry Hays
Have you ever wanted to learn how to kayak, tie a fly or gig a fish? Would you like to improve your fly fishing skills and possibly learn more about nature photography?
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If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might consider signing up for the 2013 WOW Weekend at Roaring River State Park, which will be held Oct. 11, 12 and 13 this fall. WOW stands for Wonders of Wildlife and is a three-day
event offering outdoor learning opportunities. Roaring River provides the perfect classroom setting, and seasoned instructors from around the state are recruited to teach the classes. As a National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School, WOW offers a wideranging list of courses, including kayaking, fish gigging, nature journaling, stargazing, canoeing and animal tracking to name just a few. In all, there are close to 50 different classes offered each fall. Each WOW class is designed to teach participants how to enjoy outdoor activities while practicing personal safety and outdoor responsibility. “All the classes are very hands-on and active,” said Tim Smith, Roaring River State Park naturalist who also serves as cocoordinator of WOW Weekend. “They give people the experience of doing as they learn.”
According to Smith, WOW has attracted around 200 people to the park each fall for the past several years with a high attendance of 250. “We have very qualified instructors teaching these classes,” said Smith. “We have a 70 to 80 percent return rate, so WOW is very popular. People who attend are usually very excited about it and want to come back the next year.” Some of the most popular classes are the cooking classes and the high adventure classes, which include wild caving and bouldering. The craft classes, such as weaving and making grapevine wreaths, also attract a large number of participants. “All of these classes embrace the outdoors in some way, shape or fashion,” added Smith. The cost to attend WOW is only $60 per person, which covers course instruction, use of some equipment, Saturday evening dinner and a long-
sleeved T-shirt. Lodging is the responsibility of each participant, and of course, the park has options, including hotel rooms, cabins and camping spots. WOW is open to anyone 9 years of age or older. A Kids Camp is also offered in conjunction with WOW, and this program is available to children age 4 to 8. The camp is designed to inspire a child’s natural curiosity about nature and the outdoors. Registration for the 2013 WOW Weekend at Roaring River will open the first of August, and courses are filled on a priority basis. First priority is given to all registrations postmarked on the day registration opens. Registration forms will be available in late July. For more information, visit www. wondersofwildlife.org, call 1-877-245-9453 or the Roaring River State Park Nature Center at 417-847-3742.
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Reeling them in
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Each year, Roaring River State Park offers two events designed to promote the sport of fishing to the park’s youngest visitors. The 2013 Kids Fishing Day events will be held on May 18 and Aug. 17. “Kid’s Fishing Day started in 1981 with Bennett Spring, Montauk, Maramec Spring and Roaring River participating,” said Paul Spurgeon, Roaring River Hatchery manager. “Roaring River, where the event was to become the most popular, had the most tags given out in the first event. This was an early indication that something like this program was welcomed by the community and would
continue to grow.” During that first year, Roaring River State Park distributed 296 youth tags, which was more than Montauk and Maramec combined. Those parks provided 141 and 133 youth tags respectively. Bennett Spring State Park ran a close second, offering 280 youth tags during the inaugural event. Roaring River’s last Kids Fishing Day, held Aug. 18, 2012, attracted 904 young anglers. The spring 2012 event attracted 1,174 kids. “The statewide program was started with an emphasis and focus on kids who might not otherwise get a chance to
fish,” said Spurgeon. “Other than receiving some handouts, including a free tag, bumper sticker and a stringer, not much other than some assistance from hatchery employees took place that first year. “Reports from all four parks were that the children and their families thoroughly enjoyed the day,” said Spurgeon. “Many comments were heard from families that the Missouri Department of Conservation should make it an annual event, which they promptly did. The thing that made this program unique was that very little direction was given from headquarters and ownership of
the event was turned over to hatchery staff and support of the community.” Much of the success of Kids Fishing Day can be credited to the fact that individual hatchery staffs were given the green-light to become creative with the events, said Spurgeon. “Given the freedom to adapt a program that met the needs of the local community and fully involved them, Kids Fishing Day exceeded all expectations and has grown exponentially,” said Spurgeon. “Hatchery staff
involvement at Roaring River has always been enthusiastic. The community welcomed this event with open arms with donations coming in, and volunteers began spending many hours to make sure that a quality event was held each year.” Due to the popularity of the event, the Roaring River Hatchery staff decided to add
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a second Kids Fishing Day in 2003. Recent state budget cuts have threatened the park’s youth events, but so far, community members have stepped up to meet funding challenges and both Kids Fishing Day events have continued. “Community support is vital,” said Spurgeon. The youth events promote an appreciation and respect for the environment and allow youngsters to learn about conservation and practice outdoor skills. “As a hatchery, one of our jobs is to have our conservation message get out, and Kids
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Fishing Day is a great place to share it,” said Spurgeon. “Young children tire quickly when fishing, especially if the fish are not biting. Activities, games and contests with a conservation theme give them an opportunity to recharge and give kids, as well as parents, a chance to soak up a conservation message.” Each Kids Fishing Day offers around two dozen outdoor workshops that focus on an assortment of topics, including watershed education and aquatic entomology. “Fishing in a trout park requires clean cold water as well as a healthy hatchery,” said Spurgeon. “Many of these
kids and their parents live in the watersheds and recharge areas of our springs and water supply. The quality of Roaring River spring water cannot be protected at the cave entrance. The watershed where rainfall recharges the spring is the most important. “Aquatic entomology focuses on the ecology, life cycle and identification of various water insects and why a healthy stream produces enjoyable fishing,” said Spurgeon. Other outdoor workshops include: tree identification; fish cleaning; macro invertebrates; air rifle target shooting; archery; furs and skulls; snakes alive; fly tying
and casting; fisheries biology; fish cooking; knot tying; how to fish Roaring River; nocturnal animals; and rod and reel casting. “We have displays, hold classes, stage contests and have demonstrations,” said Spurgeon. “We do not limit these classes and demonstrations to fishing. Any outdoor skill is welcomed, and we invite special organizations and individuals with special skills and hobbies. “We look for activities that provide an opportunity to gain awareness, knowledge, attitudes, skills and participation,” added Spurgeon. Last year, the Roaring River Hatchery staff added
musical entertainment to the Kids Fishing Day event. Staff members invited several local bluegrass groups to provide entertainment in the park throughout the day. “The two Kids Fishing Days held each year are great opportunities for families to come out and enjoy the day together,” said Dusty Reid, park superintendent. “We hope that families create both memories and new hobbies while gaining a greater appreciation for the outdoors and Missouri State Parks. “Each year, these events attract new guests to the park and to the community,” continued Reid. “We hope they come back
again and again and grow up thinking that Roaring River State Park is a great place to spend time.” Missouri Department of Natural Resources staff members assist the hatchery staff with the annual events by working to put up two large tents and several small tents for the outdoor workshops. Staff members also place picnic tables up and down the stream and prepare the overflow parking areas for the event. “Our concessionaire, MO Parks Inc., is always busy planning and preparing for the free lunch that is provided to the
participants,” said Reid. “There is a lot of work that goes into making and bagging 1,100 hot dogs for the event.” Even though Kids Fishing Day requires a large amount of work from the entire Roaring River team, staff members and volunteers enjoy spending the day sharing knowledge and skills with children who attend the events. “It could not be called Kids Fishing Day without the kids,” said Spurgeon. “They are our future. We love giving children the opportunity to fish
and teaching them, but there is nothing more rewarding than watching a youngster catch his first fish. “There can be more benefits than just providing them with a fun, enjoyable hobby that will last a lifetime,” continued Spurgeon. “A major benefit of taking kids fishing is that outdoor recreation strengthens the family as a unit and children as individuals. Fishing helps foster communication among families, producing a special bond between parent and child. There are many families who count Roaring River fishing and camping trips as one of their most treasured memories.”
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Area attrac By Lisa Schlichtman
Kings River Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course located along the shores of Table Rock Lake. The tree-lined course is open year-round and is beautiful in all seasons. Another unique feature of the course lies in the fact that golfers can stay where they golf. The Kings River Lodges are located off the first hole and feature five luxury log cabins that were built in 2011. For more information, visit www.kingsrivergolf.com or call 1-417-858-6330.
Cassville, the gateway to Roaring River State Park, is a thriving city that offers tourists a perfect place to shop, dine and play. Located just seven miles north of the park, Cassville is home to an 18-hole golf course, an aquatic park, a number of restaurants, gift shops and clothing stores as well as three parks connected by a 3.4mile Greenway Trail. For more information about Cassville, contact the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce at 417-847-2814 or www. cassville.com.
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After angling for trout at Roaring River, anglers can try their luck at fishing in one of the nearby lakes. Johnson’s Guide Service is located on the upper end of Table Rock Lake where the White River runs in from Beaver Lake at Holiday Island. The business offers yearround guide service with fishing trips for walleye, crappie, white bass and trout on both Table Rock and Beaver lakes. For more information, visit www.fishofexcellence.com.
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Located just a short drive east from Roaring River State Park is a jewel of a museum that offers visitors a unique look into the lives of Native Americans and the settlers who arrived in the 1800s. The museum’s collection includes one of the largest displays of Carnival Glass in the Midwest as well as stunning examples of other glassware. Other displays feature rare mineral specimens from around the world, including the world’s largest turquoise carving made from a 68-pound nugget, as well as collections of arrowheads, baseball cards, pocket watches, guns and Civil War battlefield items. Golden Pioneer Museum is located in Golden at the intersection of Highway 86 and Highway J. The museum is open from April 1 through Oct. 31. Its hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information about the museum, visit http://goldenpioneermuseum.org.
And for those who want to extend their visit to southwest Missouri, a stay at one of the beautiful resorts on Table Rock might be in order. Big Creek Resort (www. bigcreekresort.com) and Hickory Hollow Resort (http://hickoryhollowtablerock.com) are two favorites that feature comfortable lakeside accommodations along with docks, pools and boat rentals. There are also several other lodging options located just outside Roaring River, including Parkcliff Log Cabins (www.parkcliff.com), Roaring River Resort (www.roaringriverresort.com) and Royal W Resort (http://royalwresort. com). Additional accommodations for the Eureka Springs and Holiday Island areas can be accessed through Vacation Rentals, Inc., at www.eurekavacation.com/rentals.
Shell Knob is a friendly community nestled along the shores and bluffs of Table Rock Lake. A popular destination for tourists, retirees and lake lovers, Shell Knob is located just 15 to 20 minutes east of Roaring River and features restaurants, a grocery store, unique shops, flea markets and lakeside resorts and lodging. Being situated on the “quiet side” of Table Rock gives Shell Knob visitors access to top-rate water skiing, wakeboarding, pleasure boating, swimming and fishing. For more information, visit www.shellknob.com.
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Roaring River State Park is a hiker’s paradise with seven different trails varying in length from the scenic .20-mile Deer Leap Trail to the more strenuous 3.75-mile Fire Tower Trail. The Eagle’s Nest Trail, 2.75 miles in length, takes hikers to one of the highest points in the park, and the 1.5-mile Devil’s Kitchen trail includes a visit to an odd rock outcrop that was used as a hideout by Civil War guerillas. For trail information, visit http://mostateparks. com/trails/roaringriver-state-park. Bluegrass musical entertainment is offered at the park amphitheater every Friday evening beginning in May. Bands begin playing at around 7 p.m. and the outdoor concerts usually last an hour and a half to two hours. The amphitheater is located west of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) Lodge.
Special events during 2013: Wildflower workshops are planned at the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center, off of Highway F near campground #3, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4.
The Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center is home to a treasure of information about the park, including interpretative displays about the park’s natural history featuring animal and nature exhibits. The Center is located off of Highway F near campground #3. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday from March 1 through May 21 and from Sept. 9 through Oct. 31 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from May 21 through Sept. 8. For additional information, call 417-847-3742. One of the oldest fish hatcheries in the state of Missouri is located at Roaring River State Park. The historic hatchery, which was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, produces and stocks more than 250,000 rainbow trout each year. Tours of the hatchery are offered at 2 p.m. daily May through August.
Roaring River Concessions operates a pool at the park during the summer months. The facility, located next to the park offices, is open to park visitors and the public.
Earth Day activities will be offered at the park nature center throughout the day on Saturday, April 20. Kids Fishing Days will be held in the park from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. A wild area hike will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 26. The hike will begin at the nature center. An eagle viewing program will be offered at the nature center at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21.
For more information on any of the above programs, call the nature center at 847-3742.
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coming to Roaring River Story by Lindsay Reed Photos by Kerry Hays and Lisa Schlichtman
In May, a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Worker Statue will be installed at Roaring River State Park in honor of the contributions made by CCC workers. CCC Co. 1713 is credited with constructing 33 buildings, completing six acres of landscaping and topographical and linear surveys and building fish raceways, a hatchery building and miles of roads and trails during their tenure at Roaring River in the 1930s.
“Currently, there is only one statue in Missouri,” said Naomi Shaw, who is spearheading fundraising efforts for the purchase and installation of the statue. “Some states have several, and some have none.”
A total of $18,305 had been raised for the project at the end of 2012. The cost of the statue is $21,000 and shipping costs are $1,180, which means less than $4,000 is still needed to complete the project. “The project is on track,” said Joan Sharpe, CCC Legacy president. “The statue was ordered in December, so everything is a go. “These statues are a wonderful series of conservationrelated art,” added Sharpe. “I am always curious about how many people might actually visit them in a year’s time. It would have to be in the thousands.” According to Sharpe, the idea for the CCC Worker
Statue was initiated in 1996 by a group of former CCC workers in Michigan. Since then, 59 additional statues have been erected across the country, including the one located at Jefferson Barracks, the original headquarters of the National Association of CCC Alumni. “Over the years, the members have gotten old and died,” said Shaw. “The overseer of the headquarters was one of the members who passed, and when he died, the momentos and other items located there were taken to Edinburg National Museum in Virginia. “The statue, which was the second in the nation, is not seen by anyone now,” continued Shaw.
The CCC Memorial at Roaring River State Park.
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“It will stay where it is because it was purchased with private funding, but we want to have one more visible.” In 2010, Shaw visited Roaring River State Park with her father, a former CCC worker, for the national CCC reunion. The event coincided with the unveiling of a new CCC Memorial, which is located at the park shelterhouse. After visiting the new memorial at Roaring River, Shaw’s father said that he would like to see a CCC Worker Statue placed at the park to complement the memorial. “The CCC Worker Statue is a recognized statue, and work Former CCC memebers, their wives and family members gathered at Roaring River State Park for a national CCC Reunion in 2010.
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completed by the CCC was done during a very important time in our national history,” said Shaw. “They had a huge part in the course of recreation in our country. We felt this statue would help promote and recognize that time in history. “One hundred percent of donations go toward the statue,” added Shaw. “There is no administrative costs. My dad put up the money for the promotion.” Donations are collected by CCC Legacy, which is located in Edinburg, Va. All donations are tax deductible. “In addition to individuals who have donated in honor of family members, special thanks should be given to fly fishermen from the Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers, MAKO Fly Fishers and Missouri Trout Fishermen’s
An outdoor fireplace at Roaring River State Park constructed by the CCC. Missouri State Parks Director Bill Bryan visits with a former CCC worker during the ceremony for the new CCC Memorial at Roaring River.
Association for their appreciation of the contribution of the CCC in making Roaring River such a great location for trout fishing,” said Sharpe. Shaw encourages families to consider becoming members of CCC Legacy. The organization works to promote awareness of the CCC program and the men who served as CCC workers. “We are encouraging others to put up these statues in their areas,” said Sharpe. “They are very nice. They get attention, which draws people in to read the story of the CCC. “They offer a wonderful learning experience and a terrific way to honor the men who built the CCC parks,” continued Sharpe. “Roaring River is the perfect spot for one.” From 1933 to 1942, the CCC built 800 state parks, 46,854 bridges, 4,622 fish-rearing ponds, 1,865 drinking fountains, 27,191 miles of fence, 204 lodges and museums, 3,470 fire towers and 8,065 wells and pump houses across the United States. CCC workers also planted around three billion trees, restored 3,980 historic structures, installed 5,000 miles of water supply lines, improved 3,462 beaches and surveyed and mapped millions of acres and thousands of lakes. The program taught 40,000 men to read and write and produced over 45,000 truck drivers each year. More than 102,000 young men were enrolled in the program to help develop Missouri’s resources. For more information or to make a donation for the CCC Worker Statue, call 540-9848735, visit www.ccclegacy.org or write to: CCC Legacy, P.O. Box 341, Edinburg, VA 22824.
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FIRE TOWER TRAIL Length: 3.75 miles Estimated hiking time: 3 hours, 45 minutes Trailhead: Along Highway F near the nature center; the wild area parking lot on Highway F; or at the end of Campground #3
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The old lookout tower, about 1.5 miles from the nature center, was constructed by Civilian Conservation Corp 1713 in the 1930s as an observation platform for work being done to provide material for other features in the park. The rock steps leading up the access from Deer Leap Trail were harvested in the park. Most of this loop trail is located inside the 2,075-acre Roaring River Hills Wild Area and passes next to the Roaring River Cove Hardwood Natural Area. The views from its wildflower-filled meadows remain pure wilderness.
DEER LEAP TRAIL
EAGLE’S NEST TRAIL
Length: .20 miles Estimated hiking time: 15 minutes Trailhead: by the sidewalk that goes up to Roaring River Spring near the hatchery
Length: 2.75 miles Estimated hiking time: 2 hours, 45 minutes Trailhead: At the southeast corner of Campground #2
This short loop trail leads to an overlook and boardwalk above the fish hatchery and the spring. From the overlook, you may be able to see the axle shaft from an undershot waterwheel that powered a gristmill in the mid19th Century. There is another access point near the twin waterfalls.
This loop trail follows the river before ascending to one of the highest points in the park. An old homestead was located where the lilac bushes and yucca grow along the ridge. There are two additional access points; one from the top of the hill along Highway 112, and one across the bridge at the end of campground #3.
PIBERN TRAIL
RIVER TRAIL
DEVIL’S KITCHEN TRAIL
SPRINGHOUSE TRAIL
Length: 1 mile Estimated hiking time: 45 minutes one way Trailhead: At the north end of Campground #1
Length: .70 mile Estimated hiking time: 30 minutes one way Trailhead: Just south of the CCC Lodge; or along Highway F by Campground #3
Length: 1.5 miles Estimated hiking time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Trailhead: In the small picnic area across from the CCC Lodge
Length: .40 mile Estimated hiking time: 20 minutes Trailhead: At the southwest corner of the Emory Melton Inn parking lot
This linear trail runs parallel to Roaring River between the lodge and campground. This trail was constructed by the CCC in the 1930s and is an example of the trail work done by them. Wildflower displays are outstanding along the trail in the spring.
This loop trail’s name is derived from an odd rock outcrop that formed a room-like enclosure. According to legend, this room was used as a hideout by Civil War guerrillas. It has since collapsed. A self-guided interpretive brochure for this trail is available at the nature center and the park office. There is also an access point near the junction of Highway 112 and the hatchery road.
This loop trail passes by an old homestead site with a springhouse that was used to keep food cold by using the cool spring water.
This linear trail was constructed by the CCC in the 1930s while they were harvesting material for the construction of features in the park. A variety of habitats, including both dry and moist limestone forest, tall bluffs and a small Ozark stream, are traversed by this trail. The access point is on the right just past the bridge before you enter a private campground.
Information from the Missouri State Parks website at http://mostateparks.com
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REGULATIONS Trout fishing is permitted in accordance with the state wildlife code and posted restrictions daily from March 1 through Oct. 31, and during the winter catch-and-release season from the second Friday in November to the second Monday in February on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday only.
Fishing
at Roaring River State Park
Roaring River is known for its premier trout fishing. The river is stocked regularly by the park’s hatchery, which is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Fishing licenses and tags are available in the park store (located at the intersection of Route F and Hwy. 112), which also sells fishing equipment, tackle, camping supplies and groceries.
TROUT FISHING REGULATIONS
Roaring River State Park is divided into three zones each with the following bait or lure and creel restrictions.
ZONE 1 From the hatchery to the posted sign at the mouth of Dry Hollow Creek, only artificial lures, soft plastic baits and flies are permitted. An artificial lure is defined as a manufactured lure. Soft plastic lures include synthetic eggs, worms or grubs. Flies are a lure constructed on a single point hook of feathers, tinsel, chenille, yarn, fur, silk, rayon or nylon thread or floss, with or without a spinner. No putty-dough baits, other natural baits or foods may be used in this area.
ZONE 2 From the posted sign at the mouth of Dry Hollow Creek to the old dam in the lower end of Campground 3, only flies are permitted. In the area of Zone 2 designated as catch-and-release only (from the posted sign at the mouth of Dry Hollow Creek to the posted sign below the bridge on Hwy. F) trout may not be possessed and must be returned to the water unharmed immediately. Trout Fishing Hours This portion of Zone 2 is designated BEGINNING ENDING as a multiple-use area with wading and March 6:30 a.m.*/7:30 a.m.** 6 p.m.*/7 p.m.** April 7 a.m. 7:30 p.m. swimming allowed.
ZONE 3 From the old dam to the park boundary, artificial lures, soft plastic baits, flies and natural or scented baits may be used. Natural and scented baits include live bait or any other substance designed to attract fish by taste or smell including dough, putty or paste-type baits.
May June and July August September October
6:30 a.m. 8:15 p.m. 6:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. 7 a.m. 8 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. * Central Standard Time ** Central Daylight Time
Catch and Release Season Second Friday in 8 a.m. Nov. through the 2nd Monday in February (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday only)
4 p.m.
Each angler shall display a daily trout tag purchased on the area and bearing his or her signature. Each angler shall have a state fishing permit except those 15 years and younger or Missouri residents 65 years and older. Each angler shall keep their trout separate at all times and identified with their name and address. Daily limit is four, all brown trout must be equal to or greater than 15�. There is no length limit on rainbow trout. Possession limit is 8 trout. Only a single pole or rod may be used. Gigging, snaring or snagging is not permitted. No person shall continue to fish for any species in these trout waters after having four trout in possession. The use of game fish or parts thereof for bait is prohibited; chumming is not permitted. No trout may be possessed in the catch-and-release area.
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Opening Day Images of Roaring River Photos by Lindsay Reed, Lisa Schlichtman and Kerry Hays
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Did you know? Fun facts about Roaring River In 1928, the State of Missouri paid $1 for the land that became Roaring River State Park. Over 750,000 people visit Roaring River State Park each year. More than 50 percent of those individuals live outside Missouri.
Glade and open woodland restoration is the major focus of the natural resource management at Roaring River State Park.
Roaring River State Park has three independent organizations that work together as one unit to provide park visitors with a wonderful experience. Those organizations are: the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of Missouri State Parks, the Missouri Department of Conservation and Roaring River Concessions.
The Roaring River Spring is the 20th largest spring in Missouri, producing 20.4 million gallons of water per day.
In the past, two lakes were located in the Roaring River State Park area. One lake was located between the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Lodge and the fish cleaning station. Campground #3 was once the location of the park’s other lake, known as Bass Lake.
The elevation changes by over 500 feet from the highest point to the lowest point in Roaring River State Park. The state record rainbow trout was caught at Roaring River State Park. It weighed a whopping 18 pounds and one ounce.
The first post office at Roaring River was known as Trim’s Mountain Cove.
The Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center, which is located adjacent to campground #3, is known as the “best kept secret” in Roaring River State Park.
Divers have only descended 224 feet down into the Roaring River Spring. It is believed that the underground waterway is much deeper.
United States Senator and former President Harry S. Truman visited Roaring River State Park in 1938.
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Advertising Index All Points Recycling
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Four States Dental Care
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Plaza Pharmacy
Ball & Prier Tire, Inc.
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Golden Museum
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Red Barn Antiques
Ava Belle’s Flea Market Barry Electric
Battery Outfitters
Baywash Car Wash Big Creek Resort
Bill Vance Marine Brattin Insurance
Bruton’s Country Marine C & C Cabinets Cabin Fever Carquest
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Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce 30 Country Dodge
Eagle Rock Auto Sales Ed’s Flea Markeet
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Farm Bureau Insurance - Chad Yarnall 25 Fastrip
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First Baptist Church
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Find it Again Flea Market First State Bank
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Freedom Bank
Gouvion Heating & Air Grande Tire, Inc.
Green Mountain Realty H & D Logging
Hickory Hollow Resort Hilltop Package J Bar J Trailers
Johnson Guide Service/Taxidermy Jug N Plug
Kings River Golf Course L & L Stores
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Making Memories Tours
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Luck “E” Strike
Office Pub/Pierson’s Package Parkcliff Log Cabins Perennials, Etc.
Pierce City Medical Clinic Pitiful to Posh
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210 Hwy 37, Monett
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Race Brothers
Red Rose Health & Rehab
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Roaring River Resort
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Royal W Resort
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Roaring River State Park Scott’s Taxidermy Security Bank
Signature Nails & More
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Shell Knob Boat/RV Storage
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Shell Knob Small Engine
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Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce Shumaker Tire Snootie Flea Terry’s Cafe
TH Rogers Lumber Company Tim’s Fly Shop
Vacation Rentals
Vollenweider Metal Works Walmart - Cassville
Walter’s Pest Control
BIG STORE WITH A LOT OF STUFF! Race Brothers carries a complete line of farm and home supplies including clothing, lawn and garden, outdoor power equipment, pet supplies, tack and livestock supplies and much more! You will find our service outstanding whether your needs are for home or acreage in the country.
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L O D G E | R E S TA U R A N T | C O N F E R E N C E C E N T E R | PA R K S T O R E
Enjoy the quiet beauty of deep hollows, tall narrow ridges and a clear, sparkling stream while experiencing the elegant yet comfortable setting of the Roaring River Inn and Conference Center. Perched atop a hill in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, the Inn and Conference Center offers a complete package of recreation, hospitality and upscale dining.
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Highway 112 Cassville, Missouri TOLL FREE 800.334.6946 Inn & Conference Center 417.847.2330 Park Store (CCC Lodge) 417.847.4971 Hatchery
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