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Fishing News Headlines
2/16/2001
Catch the Experience of Roaring River
CASSVILLE, Mo., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- For sport fishermen, Roaring River
State Park in southwestern Missouri is traditionally the preferred trout park
to experience the excitement of opening day. But beyond the flurry of
activity that marks the official start of trout season on March 1, Roaring
River is also a wonderful choice for weekend getaways, seasonal vacations,
family reunions and corporate conferences.
The spectacularly rugged and scenic terrain provides a colorful setting
for much of the folklore associated with the Ozarks, and the facilities at
Roaring River combine the best of Mother Nature with the finest lodging and
dining accommodations found in any of the Missouri state parks. These
features make Roaring River State Park an ideal vacation destination for
individuals, couples and families seeking the peace and quiet of the Ozarks,
but who prefer the modern accommodations of a new and comfortable inn and
restaurant. The Roaring River Inn & Conference Center is the largest project
completed in any of Missouri's state parks. Operated by Delaware North Parks
Services, a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies that is one of the nation's
leading hospitality companies, the Inn & Conference Center creates a point of
difference that distinguishes Roaring River from any other Missouri state
park.
Perched atop a hill with views of the valley and river below, the Roaring
River Inn & Conference Center has been designed to complement the natural
beauty of its surroundings. Built in 1998, the Inn, complete with its 26
guestrooms, offers visitors a combination of comfort and rustic elegance. The
Inn features a full-service restaurant, The Tree Top Grille, which serves up
breathtaking views along with an innovative breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, conference and meeting rooms
and the River View Gift Shop, which specializes in unique gift items,
souvenirs and outdoor clothing. The C.C.C. Lodge, complete with an Orvis Pro
Shop, stocks fishing and camping supplies, bike rentals, licenses and tags.
Roaring River is also host to 26 cabins, available in secluded locations
throughout the park, as well as 139 electric hook-up campsites and 48 basic
sites.
With the nightlife of Branson less than an hour away, a golf course five
miles up the road, and some of the best antiquing west of the Mississippi,
Roaring River State Park offers a multitude of leisure activities beyond the
trout fishing it's famous for. Approximately 10 miles of hiking trails wind
through the park, leading to dense hardwood forests, small Ozark streams and
scenic views atop open dolomite glades. The park staff has developed
self-guided tours for hikers who are novices as well as seasoned trekkers.
Bluegrass musicians perform on Friday evenings in the outdoor amphitheater.
After a full day of experiencing the great outdoors, visitors can unwind in
the glow of the Inn's spectacular stone fireplace.
For those interested in trout fishing, hatchery tours explain how the fish
are raised and provide facts about Roaring River Spring along with park
history. Fly-fishing clinics and two-day fly-fishing schools are held during
trout season. There are special fishing days for children, and the park's
future plans include activities and demonstrations that range from photography
clinics to cooking workshops.
According to park officials, many of Roaring River's annual visitors have
been coming to the park for decades. The park has established a reputation as
a family reunion destination, a perfect setting for intimate weddings, as well
as ideal for business meetings and retreats. With its full-range of
activities, proximity to other leisure and entertainment venues, and its
top-notch dining and lodging facilities, Roaring River State Park is casting
its net to lure vacationers from all over the country.
Roaring River State Park is located in Cassville, Missouri, just a short
drive from the bright lights and entertainment venues of Branson, and the
antiquing of Eureka Springs. The Roaring River Inn & Conference Center is
operated by Delaware North Parks Services, one of the world's leading service
providers at national parks, state parks, and tourist attractions.
Delaware North Park Services is one of the fastest growing providers of
recreational visitors services in the United States. The company's expertise
includes the operation of a broad range of hotels and restaurants, retail
stores, tours, educational programs and leisure activities. The company
serves as guardians of such national treasures as Yosemite and Sequoia
national parks, Grand Canyon, Kennedy Space Center, Niagara Falls, Roaring
River, Jones Beach, Robert Moses, Captree and Deer Creek state parks and the
Asilomar Conference Grounds and Jetty Maritime Park.
Delaware North Companies Incorporated is a privately held international
company with annual revenues in excess of $1.4 billion. Its seven independent
operating units are industry leaders in traditional concessions and fine
dining, hospitality and recreation services, sports and leisure facilities
management, and retail operations.
For further information on the Roaring River Inn & Conference Center,
contact the Inn at 417-847-2330 or 1-800-334-6946.
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