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Katy Trail Equine Usage Extended From Calhoun to Clinton

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri State Parks held a special event at the Clinton, Missouri Trail Head, Saturday October 8, 2011. The purpose of the event was to announce and celebrate the extension of equine use of…

LEAVE NO TRACE” TRAINING LEAVES A BIG TRACE

The “Leave No Trace” training given by Russ and Tammie Martin of Bolivar, Missouri left a huge impression on the eleven participants who took part in the two day workshop to become “Leave No Trace” instructors. The training was made…

NEMO River Valley

NEMO River Valley Chapter officers and members who attended the Corp of Engineers (COE) Environmental Planning meeting in February were pleased to be invited to a dinner at the Quality Inn, hosted by the COE. The focus of this evening…

Salt River Expo (May 2011)

Organizers of the Salt River Expo Discovery Day on May 13 reported they expected about 600 students, which explains the steady stream of classes and teachers that stopped by the Leave No Trace activity table. The students were interested in…

L-A-D Foundation, Missouri State Parks and SMMBCH Join Forces to Create Horse Trail

A trip to Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) headquarters in Van Buren to meet with Superintendent Reed Detring and Deputy Russ Runge has brought SMMBCH another step forward in planning stages for the long distance trail being planned for Missouri…

Knob Noster State Park Update McAdoo Trail

On Tuesday December 28th, Russ Martin and Eldon Kreisel, met with Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Park’s personnel. Kelly Brent, Planning Coordinator/Trails, Keith Peterson , Park Superintendent, Dan Brigman, Asst. and Teresa Ramsey discussed plans and schedules…

SMMBCH Celebration and Fund Raiser Fun Ride

Members met at Brushy Creek June 18 – 20 for a Celebration of SMMBCH. No work was allowed as all were here for a weekend of visiting, eating, and riding fun. The campground was totally reserved by members until the…

USDA Letter to Rep. Luetkemeyer Citing SMMBCH Efforts

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer commends the members of the SMMBCH for their willingness to work with the Mark Twain National Forest to continue providing quality recreation experiences, and for their efforts to encourage others to get involved. View the letter >>

Missouri Department of Agriculture Letter Citing SMMBCH Efforts

The Missouri Department of Agriculture supports the work of the Show-Me Missouri Back Country Horsemen to advance understanding of Missouri’s public lands and the wise use of those lands, and encourages other to support efforts toward that end as well.…

Ozark Trail Association Letter Citing SMMBCH Efforts

The Ozark Trail Association (OTA), a non-profit organization, supports the efforts of the Show Me Missouri Back Country Horsemen (SMMBCH) to develop a non-motorized multiple use/equestrian trail through the National Park Service (NPS), Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) that will…