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June 2019

Bayou Chapter Monthly Meeting

June 18 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 6:30pm on day Third of the month, repeating until February 17, 2021

Our monthly meetings are now being held at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except December).   Program starts at 6:30 pm and business meeting follows.  Plan to join us after the meeting for pizza and socializing.

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$1564 – $2224

Middle Fork Salmon River Trip

June 20 - June 26
Middle Fork Salmon River Salmon, ID 83467 United States
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Stewart Noland is coordinating a Middle Fork of the Salmon River trip working through Aggipah River Trips of Salmon, Idaho.  The trip is a 5 night, 6 day trip launching June 20, 2019 from Boundary Creek near Stanley, Idaho.  The “on river” cost of the trip is $2224  if you ride with Aggipah, and $1564  if you row your own boat.  These costs include the Forest Service recreation fee.  To hold these costs, a 25% deposit is needed by December 31.  There are 24 spots on this trip available on a first come basis.   If you have any questions about the trip you can contact Stewart Noland ( 501-831-9908, bosshq@aol.com) or Bill Bernt with Aggipah (208-756-4167),bill.aggipah.com). Reservations for the June 20th trip can be made by sending your deposit ($556. or $391) to Aggipah River Trips, P.O. Box 425, Salmon, ID 83467   Please contact Stewart Noland if you sign up for this trip so he can help coordinate trip logistics from this end bosshq@aol.com.

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Ouachita River Haven Fun Day

June 21 @ 8:00 am - June 23 @ 4:00 pm
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Contact will be: Dee Jaye Teutsch tdeejaye@yahoo.com Weather Permitting..... 122 Ouachita River Haven Road, Pencil Bluff, AR 71965 Ouachita River Haven Fun Days Kayak Canoe Hike or Camp Adventure The Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society will host an adventure weekend on the Ouachita River near Mount Ida, Arkansas on June 28-30. Activities include canoeing and kayaking, hiking, biking and camping out. The public is invited to participate. BCOS members will be available to assist newcomers. On Saturday, members will lead a paddle on a section of the Ouachita river. Participants will canoe/kayak in a group with a lead boat and a sweep boat at the rear to make sure no one gets left behind. For those new to paddling, experienced members will be available to offer instruction. Sunday paddling will be available also to allow paddlers more time on the river to hone their skills. Hiking on a nearby trail will be offered on Friday and a shorter hike on Sunday. Two very popular mountain biking and hiking trails are located conveniently near the campsite, with several trail heads within just a few minutes’ drive, or ride. One of the most popular trails is the Womble, a 38 mile single [...]

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Bayou Chapter – Annual Sabine River Float

June 29 @ 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Contact will be Dee Jaye Teutsch tdeejaye@yahoo.com Pending water levels at the time of event. We will meet at the McDonald's on Pines road just off I-20. There is a B-I-G parking lot right there where we can exchange pleasantries and may eat something and go on our way. We will plan on meeting at the McDonald's at 7:30 am on Pines Road & I-20 Shreveport LA. Then we will depart from the parking lot at about 8:00 am , then go I-20 to Hwy 79 south to DeBerry to drop off a shuttle vehicle and then we will head for the put in point on Hwy 59 south of Marshall, TX. Float is approximately 6-7 miles.  Bring your lunch, snacks and drinks and get ready for a fun filled trip playing on the Famous Tiger Fang Falls and play in butt bumping rapids, where we will break for our lunch. Bring a friend, bring yourself and have a wonderful day on the water with our BCOS club.

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July 2019

Bayou Chapter – Lower Mountain Fork

July 12 @ 7:00 am - July 14 @ 5:00 pm

Contact info ;Larry Moore louisianamoore@gmail.com Updates on Camping or Day Run will be decided soon. Day Run on the river will be July 13th Lower Mountain Fork Paddling & Tubing – Across the Oklahoma line from De Queen Arkansas. Mark your calendars. (US259/US 70) then we'll head out to lead us to the put-in. Aluminum, fiberglass and wooden boats are not recommended for this river. Also, glass and alcohol are prohibited on the area we will be paddling. **Important Notice** Because this is a dam controlled river, this trip could be cancelled at the last minute due to water levels/releases. Notice will be sent via this event page and to members at your BCOS yahoo groups e-mail Lower Mountain Fork Paddling or Tubing – Across the Oklahoma line from DeQueen Arkansas. Mark your calendars. One Day Run Directions and meet up info: Meet up at Whataburger 2900 North Market/I-220 Come earlier if you plan on eating. Day Trip Departure time is 7:30 a.m. Sharp for the Caravan to pull-out. Or if you are up there already we will meet you at 10:00 a.m. Rendezvous at Broken Bow at McDonald's 513 S. Park (US 259/US 70) then we'll head out to lead [...]

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