Ozark Isle Nature Preserve

10/10/2026

As of today, (10/10/26), Areas A, B,C, D and H along with Upper water tower loop, and the south loop have all been cut.

Area D loop out to the bay has been cut.

Area H to the camp loop was cut but not down to the old boat ramp.

Area A the path is open all the way out to Barnes Bay island.
Everything has been cut! 👍

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10/07/2026

Met new friends yesterday at Ozark Isle. Matt and Jen Johnson from Theodosia came down for a bike ride. They loved the accessible gate for their bikes and trailer. 👍

10/06/2026

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10/02/2026

Friday October 9, 2026 from 9-11:30am we will be having a volunteer work day at Ozark Isle.

We will be working on the triangle finishing the tarp/weed mat project and clearing paths of branches and fallen tree debris.

Volunteers are welcome to help, we can supply work gloves and tools as needed. Backpack blowers will be used on all the paths, bring one of you have one.

The parking area can accommodate 20 vehicles.
Please ask if you have any questions.

See you Friday morning October 9th.

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09/11/2026

As of today, (9/11/26)
Areas A, B, D and H along with Upper water tower loop, and the south loop have all been cut. Area H to the camp loop was cut but not down to the old boat ramp.
Area D path out to point 9 lookout has been cut.

The 2 fallen trees on D have been moved off the paths.

Everything has been cut! 👍

Go bike or hike and enjoy Ozark Isle!

09/10/2026

The downed trees in Area D have been cleared. With some rain coming I hope to mow in the next few days.

09/02/2026

Here is a great aerial view of the lake from the dam to Ozark isle. 👍

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07/12/2026

Point 9 from the water!

07/04/2026

As of today, (7/3/26) Areas A, B, D and H along with Upper water tower loop, and the south loop have all been cut. Area H to the camp loop was cut but not down to the old boat ramp.
Area D path out to point 9 lookout has been cut.

Everything has been cut! 👍

I met a family today that was biking on Ozark Isle. They were visiting from Kansas City, and their family in Theodosia (?) had them bring bikes to go riding. They had a great time and said they’ll be back to explore more of the island.

I didn’t get their names but I give them 5⭐️for traveling to the twin lakes area with bikes!

Go bike or hike and enjoy Ozark Isle!

06/05/2026

The rains last week caused a lot of growth on Ozark Isle. Today I cleared Loop A, B, water tower, south loop and lower water tower on Ozark Isle. (Everything in yellow has been cleared). From the triangle at the entrance everything to the left has been cut. Right now the path out to Barnes Island is open but as the lake rises it will be cut off. Barnes Island is at the end of Loop A. Area D up by Point 9 shouldn't be too bad, I'll get to that next week. It was great to see a bunch of cars in the new lot tonight when i left!