Missouri Ozarks Regional Explorers
The Missouri Ozarks Regional Explorers (MORE) is a group formed in 2002 by the Big Springs and Top of the Ozarks RC&D Councils to bring awareness of the Ozarks to visitors around the country. While other organizations are endeavoring to bring industry to the Ozarks to help the economy, we are encouraging visitors to spend time in the Ozarks without disturbing the beauty and serenity of the Ozarks. The primary purpose of MORE is to market the distinctiveness of the communities and natural resources in a 15 county area of Southern Missouri.
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Mission
Missouri Ozarks Regional Explorers (MORE) inspire, educate, and encourage the exploration and appreciation of the Ozarks in a way that will keep our rural communities alive and thriving!
Our 6 Areas Of Interest Are:
1. Scenic Wonders
2. Outdoor Recreation
3. Architecture/History
4. Arts/Crafts/Music
5. Food
6. Commercial/Commerce
Accomplishments:
• Co-hosted Audubon Society of Mo. Spring Conference in West Plains in April, 2004; with 78 people attending from around Mo.
• Assisted with organizing Van Buren’s 1st Annual ‘Motorcycle Poker Run’ which visited 7 towns in 4 counties in June, 2004
• Co-hosted Gateway TV Broadcast for surrounding communities in cooperation w/Conservation Fund & National Park Service in July, 2004
• Website developed www.ozarkexplorers.org in Jan. 2005
• MORE Marketing Brochure developed
• Presentations to 23 towns on the MORE organization by Ken Lewis during 2003 & 2004
• Hosted educational workshop for community & business leaders in October, 2005 in Mountain View, Mo.
• Developed ‘Great Birdwatching Locations in South Central Missouri’ Brochure in 2007 highlighting 30 public locations in 15 counties to find a wide variety of birds
• Listed 30 cultural/historical sites in 15 counties on www.waymarking.com to encourage visitation to area communities
Latest Revision: Friday June 06, 2008 09:17:20 AM
