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Free Interpretive Presentation

Posted on August 14th, 2011

Ozarks Rivers Heritage Foundation welcomes John Miller, Missouri Department of Conservation Naturalist as he presents a special interpretive program on Missouri amphibians and reptiles.

John is the author of “SHOW ME HERPS”, an uncommonly colorful guide to 50 cool amphibians and reptiles in Missouri Anyone fascinated with the animals that hop, crawl or slither across Missouri will love this book. Produced in the format of the popular Show-Me Bugs book, this guide to 50 salamanders, toads, frogs, turtles, lizards and snakes will charm naturalists of all ages. The book is not only fun to read for children and adults, but also features updated common and scientific names. Its compact size makes it easy to carry in the field.

Join us for this FREE interpretive presentation at Dewey Short Visitor Center, 4600 State Hwy 165, Branson, MO. Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 2:00 pm.  The program will feature LIVE ANIMALS! Call 417-334-6394 for more information

Take a dip in Moonshine!

Posted on July 24th, 2011


 Moonshine Beach- the only sand swim beach on Table Rock Lake- is now open!

Moonshine is a favorite hangout of locals and visitors- with good reason. The sand beach is a great place for lounging and playing in the water and the marked swim area keeps everyone safe from boat traffic. There are two Life Jacket Loaner Stations at the beach, with several PFDs available for use free of charge. The large pavilion at Moonshine has tables and grills for family outings, birthdays, and special occasions. Several covered picnic tables are available also. Moonshine has a fun playground, sand volleyball, swimming area, boat launch, restrooms, and showers. There’s something for everyone!
Be sure to check out “Fat Daddy’s”, a fabulous food vendor selling sandwiches, snacks, ice cream and drinks at the beach. Rainbow colored beach umbrellas and inflatable toys are available to rent for your perfect day at Moonshine. Kayaks will soon be added to the list of fun rentals!
Moonshine Beach is open daily 9 am to 9 pm. Admission to the beach is $4.00 per vehicle, with an additional charge of $1.00 per person over eight people in the vehicle. The US Army Corps of Engineers Annual Pass will be honored for admission as well. Reserving the pavilion for your event is easy! Visit the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.reserveUSA.com. The charge to reserve for the day is $75.00.
Ozarks Rivers Heritage Foundation is proud to partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers to operate Moonshine Beach. By entering into this cooperative agreement, we are working to fulfill our mission to provide financial support to Corps recreational facilities. The foundation also operates Indian Point Campground in partnership with the Corps. Revenues collected by the foundation remain at Table Rock to enhance facilities owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Thank you for your support!

The Paper Buoy!

Posted on July 14th, 2011

“The Paper Buoy” is delivering the latest news from Ozarks Rivers Heritage Foundation!
Stay informed on what’s happening around the lake and at Dewey Short Visitors Center. Check out updates on the “New Dewey” construction progress, the volunteer spotlight and the “Corps Corner”.
Highlights of this issue are:
“Visitor Center Construction”
“Help outfit the Wet Lab”
“Moonshine Beach Re-Opens”
Click here for “The Paper Buoy” Newsletter.
Enjoy!

Do you love the Lake?

Posted on June 14th, 2011

Would you like to spend a day or two per week enjoying great views of the lake and providing a service to area visitors? Consider volunteering at Dewey Short Visitors Center!
Ozarks Rivers Heritage Foundation is looking for volunteers to guide tours of Table Rock Dam! More and more guests are arriving as the summer gets in full swing and the Foundation would gladly accept your help. This is a fun and exciting position guiding visitors through a working power plant and dam. Tours are given four times daily, seven days a week. Volunteer as much as you’d like- a few hours, one day per week or as many days as you’re available!
Two guides accompany each tour. Training is provided by qualified staff. Be a part of helping visitors experience first hand the workings of Table Rock Dam and Powerhouse. Call ORHF at 417-334-6394 or stop by Dewey Short Visitors Center, 4600 St Hwy 165, Branson, MO to apply. Applicants are subject to a security background check and must be a US citizen, 18 years of age or older.

Swimmin in Moonshine

Posted on June 8th, 2011

The Third Annual “Swimmin in Moonshine” open water swim, hosted by James River Basin Partnership, is coming up Saturday August 27, 2011.
The races begin at 10:00am at Moonshine Beach, Table Rock Lake, Branson MO. Three race categories- 500 yards, 1 mile and 2 mile. Swimmers compete in individual divisions for the 1 and 2 mile swim! There will be no divisions for the 500 yard swim. Come out to compete or just to watch!
Get registered t this web address- https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=4980

For questions regarding the event and sponsorship, contact Kellie Herman at 417-836-3756 or JamesRiverBasin@gmail.com. Check out the website for more details- www.jamesriverbasin.com/Events/view/6

Paper Buoy- EXTRA! June 2011

Posted on June 8th, 2011

Get the latest newsletter update from the Ozarks Rivers Heritage Foundation! Check out the EXTRA! edition-
click here NewsletterExtra6_11
Past issues of THE PAPER BUOY are archived within the “News” section.
If you’d like to recieve email notification when the Newsletter and EXTRA! editions are posted, please click on “STAY INFORMED!” and share your email address with us.

Water Safety Information Day

Posted on May 28th, 2011

It’s Water Safety Day at Dewey Short Visitors Center! Come on out and see what’s going on! Lots of free information available plus the Master Gardners’ table, a MO Stream Team representative and an ambulance to tour! See the kids’ water safety posters from our contest and check out the winners! All the flood gates are still open and the tours inside the dam are going on as scheduled.

Enter our Poster Contest!

Posted on May 18th, 2011

Bobber the Water Safety Dog

Deadline for our Kids Water Safety Poster Contest is fast approaching! Please remind any kids wishing to participate to bring their posters to Dewey Short Visitors Center by Monday (May 23). We have some supplies here at the Visitors Center if anyone wants to make a poster while here. Winners in two age divisions, ages 6 – 8 and ages 9 – 11! The prize is two tickets to tour Table Rock Dam (one adult and one child ticket). Winners will be announced at our Water Safety Day- May 28th. This is a great way to encourage kids to learn about water safety and have fun at the the same time. Get creative!

Check out our Newsletter- “The Paper Buoy”

Posted on May 16th, 2011

Ozarks Rivers Heritage Foundation is now delivering the news with
“The Paper Buoy” newsletter!
Stay informed on what’s happening around the lake and at Dewey Short Visitors Center. Special events and updates on the “New Dewey” construction progress, as well as a volunteer spotlight and the “Corps Corner” will be regular features.
Highlights of this issue are:
“Visitor Center Construction Continues”
“Life jacket Loaner Station Program”
“Water Safety Info Day”
Click here for “The Paper Buoy” Newsletter.
Enjoy!

Views From Above

Posted on May 14th, 2011


These photographs were taken on May 6, 2011. A friend ventured out in a small plane to view from above the high waters of Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo. Look closely and you can see the Branson Belle, Moonshine Beach and the Dewey Short Visitors Center. An overhead shot shows only treetops are visible of the small island just off-shore form the Branson Belle’s home dock.
Some of the photos clearly show the mudslide on the earthen embankment of the dam. Repairs had already begun at the time these photos were taken. Highway 165 is closed over the dam while these repairs are being made. Remember you may still take a tour inside Table Rock Dam, tours are temporarily departing from Ride the Ducks on West Highway 76 in Branson.
Special thanks to Kandis Campbell for sharing her photographs.

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