BUFFALO RIVER-Sep 25-27-STEEL CREEK to KYLES- PICTURES
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:28 pm
Here is where the pictures will be posted
Karla: http://outdoors.webshots.com/slideshow/574834588IDZqEm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mike & Susan: http://picasaweb.google.com/mbeebe3/Buf ... 0190021106" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Updates will be posted here.
UPDATE #3 WED SEP 23: STEEL CREEK - SHUTTLE 9AM
For those who would like to camp Friday night, it will be at Steel Creek. We will launch from the Steel Creek access Saturday morning. The shuttle to Kyles is a long one so we need to be at the Steel Creek launch area with gear unloaded and ready to shuttle at 9am.
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UPDATE #2 TUE SEP 22: WEATHER & WATER
We will not be wanting for water. This has the potential to change our plans. The rule of thumb has been to follow the water, going upstream as the water level permits. We have the potential for rain and possible flooding into the weekend so watch here. If it turns out we have good water at Ponca, we will base camp rather than camp on gravel bar.
UPDATE #1 WED Sep 16: WOOLUM TO TYLER BEND - Good family float
We expect Hwy 65 water levels to be at 6.0 or above. If it drops below that we will adjust the plans.
Sunday Sep 27 at Tyler Bend pavilion 2PM - - Enjoy music by Shawn Porter & Pat Villines, ice cream & cookies, activities for the kids and door prizes. Come find out about the Buffalo National River Partners. http://www.ozarksociety.net/general%20m ... r91509.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
WHO IS GOING:
Rodger Keesee
Richard McFadden
Wolfgang
Stephanie Saunders
Jon Elwood
Pam Elwood
painterbob
Susan Tinker
Mike Beebe
denergyo6
Karla
Gary
Bill
Gerry
Steve Heye
Quinton
Clif
GENERAL INFORMATION:
By now you know the drill. Arriving Friday is optional. We shuttle Saturday morning and do most of the paddling on Saturday. We try to be off the river and headed home by noon on Sunday. Sitting around a campfire Friday and Saturday nights and enjoying each others company has become a tradition.
Questions and suggestions are welcome. You may post them here or email Richard at rmmcfadden@yahoo.com
Some things you need to know. We have never had a problem but just so everyone knows on the front end:
1. For liability purposes this is not an ACC/Ozark Society sponsored activity. You and only you are responsible for your own actions.
2. This is a family friendly float. Children are welcome.
3. Alcohol is not forbidden but drunkeness and abusive conduct is.
4. If you use "fowl" language or need to smoke, please do so away from the group.
5. Treat others as you would have them treat you. Maybe even nicer.
We have been doing these trips since Oct 2007. In that time we have never had a problem. Quite the contrary. On the floats so far, we have been impressed with how well everyone has adhered to #5. That is one reason we keep going back.
If you have never been, we look forward to meeting you on the river.
FOOD:
Because of the various arrival and departure times of participants the simplest approach to meals is for each person to be responsible for his/her own. That does not preclude participants from getting together and pooling efforts. It also does not preclude pot lucks. So if you want to get with others to plan meals thats good. If we decide to pot luck a meal or two that is fine as well. But the responsibility lies first with the individual.
Breakfasts and Suppers will be at camp. We will stop for lunch on the river.
This has worked well so far and creates the least hassle. And we can gather around the campfire after dinner. Campfires have been great.
If need be, we will have a kitchen tent set up with tables for food preparation.
GEAR:
Each person is responsible for providing their own food and gear appropriate for the weather and water conditions. If you are just getting into canoe/kayak camping and are lacking some items please let us know. So far no one has been turned away because of lack of gear.
State Laws
15 MPH speed limits are strictly enforced.
A PFD is required for each person. It must be worn by those under the age of 13.
The use of glass containers is prohibited within 100 feet the river.
Containers used for transporting food and beverages must be properly sealed.
When out of the cooler, beverages must be in a holder that floats or prevents the beverage from sinking.
A mesh container must be attached to the vessel suitable for collecting trash that can be securely closed.
All refuse, waste and trash must be transported to a place where they must be safely and lawfully disposed.
Karla: http://outdoors.webshots.com/slideshow/574834588IDZqEm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mike & Susan: http://picasaweb.google.com/mbeebe3/Buf ... 0190021106" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Updates will be posted here.
UPDATE #3 WED SEP 23: STEEL CREEK - SHUTTLE 9AM
For those who would like to camp Friday night, it will be at Steel Creek. We will launch from the Steel Creek access Saturday morning. The shuttle to Kyles is a long one so we need to be at the Steel Creek launch area with gear unloaded and ready to shuttle at 9am.
-----------------------
UPDATE #2 TUE SEP 22: WEATHER & WATER
We will not be wanting for water. This has the potential to change our plans. The rule of thumb has been to follow the water, going upstream as the water level permits. We have the potential for rain and possible flooding into the weekend so watch here. If it turns out we have good water at Ponca, we will base camp rather than camp on gravel bar.
UPDATE #1 WED Sep 16: WOOLUM TO TYLER BEND - Good family float
We expect Hwy 65 water levels to be at 6.0 or above. If it drops below that we will adjust the plans.
Sunday Sep 27 at Tyler Bend pavilion 2PM - - Enjoy music by Shawn Porter & Pat Villines, ice cream & cookies, activities for the kids and door prizes. Come find out about the Buffalo National River Partners. http://www.ozarksociety.net/general%20m ... r91509.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
WHO IS GOING:
Rodger Keesee
Richard McFadden
Wolfgang
Stephanie Saunders
Jon Elwood
Pam Elwood
painterbob
Susan Tinker
Mike Beebe
denergyo6
Karla
Gary
Bill
Gerry
Steve Heye
Quinton
Clif
GENERAL INFORMATION:
By now you know the drill. Arriving Friday is optional. We shuttle Saturday morning and do most of the paddling on Saturday. We try to be off the river and headed home by noon on Sunday. Sitting around a campfire Friday and Saturday nights and enjoying each others company has become a tradition.
Questions and suggestions are welcome. You may post them here or email Richard at rmmcfadden@yahoo.com
Some things you need to know. We have never had a problem but just so everyone knows on the front end:
1. For liability purposes this is not an ACC/Ozark Society sponsored activity. You and only you are responsible for your own actions.
2. This is a family friendly float. Children are welcome.
3. Alcohol is not forbidden but drunkeness and abusive conduct is.
4. If you use "fowl" language or need to smoke, please do so away from the group.
5. Treat others as you would have them treat you. Maybe even nicer.
We have been doing these trips since Oct 2007. In that time we have never had a problem. Quite the contrary. On the floats so far, we have been impressed with how well everyone has adhered to #5. That is one reason we keep going back.
If you have never been, we look forward to meeting you on the river.
FOOD:
Because of the various arrival and departure times of participants the simplest approach to meals is for each person to be responsible for his/her own. That does not preclude participants from getting together and pooling efforts. It also does not preclude pot lucks. So if you want to get with others to plan meals thats good. If we decide to pot luck a meal or two that is fine as well. But the responsibility lies first with the individual.
Breakfasts and Suppers will be at camp. We will stop for lunch on the river.
This has worked well so far and creates the least hassle. And we can gather around the campfire after dinner. Campfires have been great.
If need be, we will have a kitchen tent set up with tables for food preparation.
GEAR:
Each person is responsible for providing their own food and gear appropriate for the weather and water conditions. If you are just getting into canoe/kayak camping and are lacking some items please let us know. So far no one has been turned away because of lack of gear.
State Laws
15 MPH speed limits are strictly enforced.
A PFD is required for each person. It must be worn by those under the age of 13.
The use of glass containers is prohibited within 100 feet the river.
Containers used for transporting food and beverages must be properly sealed.
When out of the cooler, beverages must be in a holder that floats or prevents the beverage from sinking.
A mesh container must be attached to the vessel suitable for collecting trash that can be securely closed.
All refuse, waste and trash must be transported to a place where they must be safely and lawfully disposed.
