The Meramec River overflowed in a flood that peaked out just above 21 feet along our resort property today. Nothing compared to the March, 2008 surge, but enough to gain attention. The water roared into our campground and discharged debris in its wake.
Just prior to its arrival, our employees teamed to load equipment, tools, supplies, and anything else not nailed down, to prepare for the worst. Thankfully, this time a typical spring deluge meant the worst didn't arrive. We all breathed a sigh of relief when we didn't have to clear out our Mercantile store.
Floods are an odd phenomena; the water recedes as fast as it rises, so two days from now there will be little sign of today's drama. With another investment of sweat on our part, things will be good as new by Wednesday.
This is part and parcel of the unique experience we share at Ozark Outdoors. It's the best of jobs and the worst of jobs, but for us, it's all in a day's work. As our mission statement so aptly puts it, "We work hard so our guests can escape and have fun." We hope you get to appreciate the overflow of our efforts soon.
