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A ROARING RIVER TRADITION

Park welcomes thousands of anglers streamside for Opening Day festivities

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StaffA ROARING RIVER TRADITIONPark welcomes thousands of anglers streamside for Opening Day festivities

TIM’S TOP 10 TIPS for � shing on Opening Day

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE RIVER

GEARING UPSta� memebers prepare for 2013 catch-and-keep season

A WONDERFUL WOW WEEKEND

REELING THEM IN Popular program caters to future � shermen

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Welcome to beautiful Roaring River State Park and the � rst 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 o� er – from � y � shing to hiking to camping and everything in between. � e 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.

Welcome

Trout Times is an annual publication of the Cassville Democrat, The Monett Times

and Connection magazine.

camping and everything in between. � e 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

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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 �rst 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.

A Roaring River

TraditionPark welcomes thousands of anglers streamside for Opening Day festivities

Cassville Chamber members and volunteers begin gathering near the stream just after 5 a.m. on March 1 each year. Co�ee is brewed in a large iron pot over an open �ame and souvenir travel co�ee mugs are distributed to anglers on the banks of the stream. Just before 6:30 a.m., Roaring River State Park sta�

“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.”

Story by Lindsay ReedPhotos by Lindsay Reed, Lisa Schlichtman and Kerry Hays

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members, Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Department of Conservation o¢cials and honored guests meet on the bridge near the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Lodge in preparation for the �ring of the opening gun, which marks the start of the catch-and-keep season.

“�e hatchery will once again be honoring a long tradition by asking an honored guest to �re the opening shot and receive the �rst tag on March 1,” said Paul Spurgeon, Roaring River Hatchery manager. “�e person chosen is someone who has contributed a lot to the park, such as a longtime volunteer, or who has contributed to conservation e�orts, 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

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 �sh 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 �sh 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

�is season, some campground changes have been made in an e�ort to reduce crowding and make camping more a�ordable 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. �ey will accommodate up to four sleeping units, only two of which can be wheeled, and up to four vehicles.

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“�e big bene�t 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 e�ort to ensure Roaring River State Park is in tip-top shape for Opening Day, park sta� members spend the �nal weeks of the o�-season preparing the buildings, cabins and park store for the start of a new trout �shing season. “We spend the winter working on improvements and repairs,” said Reid. “Some of these repairs are substantial, like replacing �re pits and electric pedestals, remodeling bathrooms, roo�ng structures and replacing mechanical systems. Other projects may be less noticeable but are equally important.” During the 2012-13 o�-season, sta� members leveled out campsites, painted the interior and exterior of various structures, repaired windows, trimmed trees, replaced light �xtures, cleaned out �re pits, replaced picnic table boards, worked on stream bank stabilization, conducted prescribed burns, repaired various plumbing leaks, replaced loose �ooring and attended an assortment of training workshops. “Closer to Opening Day, park sta� start to put the �nishing touches on preparations, such as blowing o� 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 �re barrels �lled 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 �sh 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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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.

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 o�, and as the trout get more skittish, I’ll switch to 2-pound line.

Check your tackle. Make sure you have what you need before

you head to the river.

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.

Have your favorite lures, baits or �ies handy on March 1.

Digging in your tackle is no fun when you’re cold and you want to be �shing.

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.

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.

Buy your tags and �shing 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 o� at 6:30 a.m. sharp.

Keep your camera handy. Lots of good pics are taken on

March 1. �ere will be big �sh everywhere and happy faces.

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 �shermen are lined up shoulder to shoulder on Opening Day.

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

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TIM’S

Top 10 Tips

By Tim Homesley

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A Cassville man will be celebrating 38 years of tradition on March 1, the opening day of trout season, by spending his birthday � shing at Roaring River State Park. � is year, Roie Hudson will mark his 60th birthday with friends, taking part in traditional hijinks and mentoring young children at some of the best � shing 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 � sh with a pink

� shing rod strung with seven-pound line while wearing a pink bonnet,” Hudson said. “I make sure I don’t catch the largest � sh on Opening Day.” � ese jokesters also convince novice anglers that their Castor-oil coated plastic worms must be held in the mouth to keep them warm and the secret to � shing success is their trademark call, “here � shy, � shy, � shy!” “Kids fall for it,” Hudson said. “� ey see us doing it, and of course, we’re catching � sh. Now, the store on the campground sells T-shirts with ‘here � shy, � shy, � shy!’ on them.” Hudson loves helping youngsters learn to � sh. 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-� sh me. “Last year, there was a little boy � shing at the kiddie hole, and I let him reel in my � sh,” Hudson continued “� e 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. “� ey 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. “� is isn’t about catching � sh,” he said. “It’s about having fun.” And fun is the order of the day when Hudson and his friends gather at the park. “� ere are about 16 of us,”

he said. “We pretty much take over an entire � shing hole. “� ree years ago, the guys started singing happy birthday to me,” he continued. “� en the guys at the hole above us and the hole below us joined in. � ey 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.

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Birthday celebration“This isn’t about catching fi sh. It’s about having fun.” -- ROIE HUDSON

Story by Melonie Roberts

Photos courtesy of Kyle Spradley - Rural Missouri Magazine

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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 �shed 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 �sh every chance I get,” Hudson explained. “I usually have Fridays o�, so I always go �shing.” Roaring River o�ers Hudson more than the opportunity to catch a good-sized rainbow trout and escape the work-a-day world. “�is is where I go to unwind and get close to God,” he said. “It’s a place people can get in touch with themselves. �ere’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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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 o�-season, sta� members prepare for the opening of the catch-and-keep trout �shing season by improving facilities and services o�ered 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 sta� is doing daily programs for the public and various groups, and we are very public service oriented. “During the o�-season we still help and deal with the public on a regular basis, but we also are very project oriented,” said Reid. “�is is the time of year we accomplish a lot of our larger projects, and we also spend a lot of time in the o¢ce planning budgets, completing yearly reports, taking reservations for various things and planning future improvements.” For instance, during the 2011-12 winter season, park sta� members, who are employed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, completed a large wi-� project that was introduced to park visitors last summer. Now, 90 percent of Roaring River State Park’s campsites o�er free wi-� 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 �sh 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 sta� members also worked to replace all 21 electric pedestals in campground #3, which is located toward the south end of the park o� of Highway F. “�is will be a nice upgrade for our electric campsite users,” said Reid. “�e new pedestals will make service more reliable and electric sites easier to service.” Park sta� 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 signi�cant severe storm hit Roaring River State Park, bringing down several hundred trees and damaging multiple buildings. “All three campgrounds were a�ected and closed for a brief period,” said Reid. “Storm clean-up involved sta� from 16 parks, 74 employees and approximately 2,350 hours of labor over six days. “�e majority of the work involved cutting up and hauling

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o� 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 o� with large leaf blowers to really make the areas look nice.” Campsites were inspected by multiple crews, including a risk management crew from Je�erson 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 sta� members also worked with the Missouri Department of Conservation to plant around 500 trees along the river bank near the River Shelter and the catch-and-release area. �e project was completed in response to the �ood damage that occurred Easter weekend in 2010. “�e 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. “�e SPYC volunteers

were introduced to all aspects of the park operations,” said Reid. “�e 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 bene�t from a program like the SPYC.” SPYC volunteers completed three major roo�ng projects and several other small improvement projects, including painting cabins and other facilities in the park. “�ey 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 �eld.” In addition to completing improvement projects in the park, Roaring River sta� members watered around 360 trees in Joplin each Wednesday during August and September of last year. “�is was part of our continued e�ort to assist with tornado relief in Joplin,” said Reid.

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Learn to rappel, fly fish or cook outdoors at WOW Weekend

A wonderfulweekendStory 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?

event o�ering 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 o�ers a wide-ranging list of courses, including kayaking, �sh gigging, nature journaling, stargazing, canoeing and animal tracking to name just a few. In all, there are close to 50 di�erent classes o�ered 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 co-coordinator of WOW Weekend. “�ey give people the experience of doing as they learn.”

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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 quali�ed 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. �e 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. �e 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 o�ered in conjunction with WOW, and this program is available to children age 4 to 8. �e 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 �rst of August, and courses are �lled 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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Each year, Roaring River State Park o� ers two events designed to promote the sport of � shing to the park’s youngest visitors. � e 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 � rst event. � is was an early indication that something like this program was welcomed by the community and would

Story by Lindsay Reed | Photos by Kerry Hays

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continue to grow.” During that � rst year, Roaring River State Park distributed 296 youth tags, which was more than Montauk and Maramec combined. � ose parks provided 141 and 133 youth tags respectively. Bennett Spring State Park ran a close second, o� ering 280 youth tags during the inaugural event. Roaring River’s last Kids Fishing Day, held Aug. 18, 2012, attracted 904 young anglers. � e spring 2012 event attracted 1,174 kids. “� e statewide program was started with an emphasis and focus on kids who might not otherwise get a chance to

� sh,” 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 � rst 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. � e 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 sta� and support of the community.” Much of the success of Kids Fishing Day can be credited to the fact that individual hatchery sta� s 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 sta�

involvement at Roaring River has always been enthusiastic. � e 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 sta� 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. � e 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

Fishing Day is a great place to share it,” said Spurgeon. “Young children tire quickly when � shing, especially if the � sh 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 o� ers 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. � e quality of Roaring River spring water cannot be protected at the cave entrance. � e watershed where rainfall recharges the spring is the most important. “Aquatic entomology focuses on the ecology, life cycle and identi� cation of various water insects and why a healthy stream produces enjoyable � shing,” said Spurgeon. Other outdoor workshops include: tree identi� cation; � sh cleaning; macro invertebrates; air ri� e target shooting; archery; furs and skulls; snakes alive; � y tying

and casting; � sheries biology; � sh cooking; knot tying; how to � sh 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 � shing. 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 sta� added

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musical entertainment to the Kids Fishing Day event. Sta� members invited several local bluegrass groups to provide entertainment in the park throughout the day. “� e 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 sta� members assist the hatchery sta� with the annual events by working to put up two large tents and several small tents for the outdoor workshops. Sta� members also place picnic tables up and down the stream and prepare the over� ow 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. “� ere 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, sta� 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. “� ey are our future. We love giving children the opportunity to � sh

and teaching them, but there is nothing more rewarding than watching a youngster catch his � rst � sh. “� ere can be more bene� ts than just providing them with a fun, enjoyable hobby that will last a lifetime,” continued Spurgeon. “A major bene� t of taking kids � shing 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. � ere are many families who count Roaring River � shing and camping trips as one of their most treasured memories.”

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Area attractionsKings 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 3.4-

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After angling for trout at Roaring River, anglers can try their luck at fi shing 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 year-round guide service with fi shing trips for walleye, crappie, white bass and trout on both Table Rock and Beaver lakes. For more information, visit www.fi shofexcellence.com.

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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 3.4-

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Area attractionsLocated 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 battlefi eld 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, fl ea 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 fi shing. For more information, visit www.shellknob.com.

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Wildfl ower 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.

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.

No problem.Don’t fi sh? There’s still plenty to do at Roaring River State Park

Compiled by Lindsay Reed and Lisa Schlichtman

Roaring River State Park is a hiker’s paradise with seven di� erent trails varying in length from the scenic .20-mile Deer Leap Trail to the more strenuous 3.75-mile Fire Tower Trail. � e 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/roaring-river-state-park.

Bluegrass musical entertainment is o� ered 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. � e amphitheater is located west of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) Lodge.

� e 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. � e Center is located o� 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.

Roaring River Concessions operates a pool at the park during the summer months. � e facility, located next to the park o¢ ces, is open to park visitors and the public.

One of the oldest � sh hatcheries in the state of Missouri is located at Roaring River State Park. � e 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 o� ered at 2 p.m. daily May through August.

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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 �sh raceways, a hatchery building and miles of roads and trails during their tenure at Roaring River in the 1930s.

Story by Lindsay ReedPhotos by Kerry Hays and

Lisa Schlichtman

CCC Worker Statue coming to Roaring River

“Currently, there is only one statue in Missouri,” said Naomi Shaw, who is spearheading fundraising e�orts 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. �e 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. “�e project is on track,” said Joan Sharpe, CCC Legacy president. “�e statue was ordered in December, so everything is a go. “�ese statues are a wonderful series of conservation-related 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 Je�erson Barracks, the original headquarters of the National Association of CCC Alumni. “Over the years, the members have gotten old and died,” said Shaw. “�e 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. “�e 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. �e 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. “�e 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. “�ey 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. “�ere 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 �y �shermen from the Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers, MAKO Fly Fishers and Missouri Trout Fishermen’s

Association for their appreciation of the contribution of the CCC in making Roaring River such a great location for trout �shing,” said Sharpe. Shaw encourages families to consider becoming members of CCC Legacy. �e 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. “�ey are very nice. �ey get attention, which draws people in to read the story of the CCC. “�ey o�er a wonderful learning experience and a terri�c 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 �sh-rearing ponds, 1,865 drinking fountains, 27,191 miles of fence, 204 lodges and museums, 3,470 �re 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. �e 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 540-984-8735, visit www.ccclegacy.org or write to: CCC Legacy, P.O. Box 341, Edinburg, VA 22824.

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.

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DEER LEAP TRAILLength: .20 miles Estimated hiking time: 15 minutesTrailhead: by the sidewalk that goes up to Roaring River Spring near the hatchery

�is short loop trail leads to an overlook and boardwalk above the �sh 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 mid-19th Century. �ere is another access point near the twin waterfalls.

Trails at Roaring River State Park

Take a hike

FIRE TOWER TRAILLength: 3.75 milesEstimated hiking time: 3 hours, 45 minutesTrailhead: Along Highway F near the nature center; the wild area parking lot on Highway F; or at the end of Campground #3

�e 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. �e 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. �e views from its wild�ower-�lled meadows remain pure wilderness.

EAGLE’S NEST TRAILLength: 2.75 milesEstimated hiking time: 2 hours, 45 minutesTrailhead: At the southeast corner of Campground #2

�is 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. �ere 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.

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PIBERN TRAILLength: 1 mileEstimated hiking time: 45 minutes one wayTrailhead: At the north end of Campground #1

� is 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 blu� s and a small Ozark stream, are traversed by this trail. � e access point is on the right just past the bridge before you enter a private campground.

RIVER TRAILLength: .70 mileEstimated hiking time: 30 minutes one wayTrailhead: Just south of the CCC Lodge; or along Highway F by Campground #3

� is linear trail runs parallel to Roaring River between the lodge and campground. � is trail was constructed by the CCC in the 1930s and is an example of the trail work done by them. Wild� ower displays are outstanding along the trail in the spring.

DEVIL’S KITCHEN TRAILLength: 1.5 milesEstimated hiking time: 1 hour, 30 minutesTrailhead: In the small picnic area across from the CCC Lodge

� is 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 o¢ ce. � ere is also an access point near the junction of Highway 112 and the hatchery road.

SPRINGHOUSE TRAILLength: .40 mileEstimated hiking time: 20 minutesTrailhead: At the southwest corner of the Emory Melton Inn parking lot

� is loop trail passes by an old homestead site with a springhouse that was used to keep food cold by using the cool spring water.

Information from the Missouri State Parks website

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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.

at Roaring River State ParkFishingTROUT FISHING REGULATIONSRoaring River State Park is divided into three zones eachwith the following bait or lure and creel restrictions.

ZONE 1From the hatchery to the posted sign at the mouth of Dry Hollow Creek, only arti�cial lures, soft plastic baits and �ies are permitted. An arti�cial lure is de�ned 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 �oss, with or without a spinner. No putty-dough baits, other natural baits or foods may be used in this area.

ZONE 2From the posted sign at the mouth of Dry Hollow Creek to the old dam in the lower end of Campground 3, only �ies 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. �is portion of Zone 2 is designated as a multiple-use area with wading and swimming allowed.

ZONE 3From the old dam to the park boundary, arti�cial lures, soft plastic baits, �ies and natural or scented baits may be used. Natural and scented baits include live bait or any other substance designed to attract �sh by taste or smell including dough, putty or paste-type baits.

REGULATIONSTrout 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.

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.

Trout Fishing Hours BEGINNING ENDING

March 6:30 a.m.*/7:30 a.m.** 6 p.m.*/7 p.m.**

April 7 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

May 6:30 a.m. 8:15 p.m.

June and July 6:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.

August 7 a.m. 8 p.m.

September 7:30 a.m. 7:15 p.m.

October 7:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

* Central Standard Time ** Central Daylight Time

Catch and Release SeasonSecond Friday in 8 a.m. 4 p.m.

Nov. through the 2nd Monday in February

(Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday only)

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Images of Roaring River Opening Day

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Photos by Lindsay Reed, Lisa Schlichtman and Kerry Hays

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Fun facts about Roaring RiverDid you know?

The Roaring River Spring is the

20th largest spring in Missouri, producing

20.4 million gallons of water per day.water per day.

The state record rainbow trout was caught at Roaring River State Park. It weighed a whopping 18 pounds and one ounce.

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.

The elevation changes by over 500 feet from the highest point

to the lowest point in 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.

The Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center, which is located adjacent to campground #3, is known as the “best kept secret” in Roaring River State Park.

In 1928, the State of Missouri

paid $1 for the land that became

Roaring River State Park.

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.

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 fi sh cleaning station. Campground #3 was once the location of the park’s other lake, known as Bass Lake.

The fi rst post offi ce at Roaring River was known as

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