Gateway Outdoor Expo
Tower Grove Park 4257 Northeast Drive, Saint Louis, MOOur FREE public expo showcases the latest outdoor products, services, and resources — plus interactive attractions and demos — all in a festive, family-friendly environment. The Mississippi River Water Trail Association will co-host a booth with the St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club. Stop by and say hi!
CPR – Adult, Child, and Infant
National Great Rivers Museum Lock and Dam Way, Alton, ILThis three-hour Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification course is an official training in the basic emergency medical procedure against cardiac arrest. The courses teaches people how to execute chest compression with artificial ventilation or an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). The goal is to preserve a person’s organ/brain function and avoid tissue decompensation until medical help can
Wilderness First Aid Course
National Great Rivers Museum Lock and Dam Way, Alton, ILThis fun, interactive two-day course is essential for anyone who plays hard outside. The course immerses participants in basic wilderness medicine procedures, preparing individuals to take immediate action when an outdoor activity doesn’t go as planned and 911 responders are hours away. Time is split between interactive classroom sessions and hands-on field scenarios to prepare
ACA L4 Swift Water Rescue Certification Training
Cinco De Mayo Campground 1042 Hwy H, Farmington, MOCome learn safety! this course is perfect for anyone who uses float streams-- were all see canoes pinned against trees. Details & registration here... https://missouriwhitewater.org/.../aca-l4-swiftwater-rescue/ The Swiftwater Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and
ERK Kayak Skills Clinic #1
Riverlands West Alton, MOAttend our 2 day kayaking skills clinic. This is the ACA ERK (Essentials of River Kayaking) curriculum where you will learn all about paddling on big rivers. We teach you all about equipment and gear, paddling strokes, river hazards, rescue maneuvers, useful technology options, and marine radio communications. After this class you will have the
ERK Kayak Skills Clinic #2
Riverlands West Alton, MOAttend our 2 day kayaking skills clinic. This is the ACA ERK (Essentials of River Kayaking) curriculum where you will learn all about paddling on big rivers. We teach you all about equipment and gear, paddling strokes, river hazards, rescue maneuvers, useful technology options, and marine radio communications. After this class you will have the
PaddleFest 2023
Riverlands West Alton, MOSAVE THE DATE and come paddle with us in the calm backwaters of the Mississippi River at Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton, Missouri. Try out your skills and learn how to safely paddle in a kayak or canoe, test your balance on a stand-up paddle board, or take a guided tour at this
Drost Park Kayaking Day
Drost Park Myron Provence Parkway, Maryville, ILCome out and kayak with us on a small lake in Maryville IL. We will have about approximately 50 kayaks in all shapes and sizes for you to select from. This event is FREE and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested by calling 618-223-8965. Before getting on the water you will receive a brief
Firecracker Race
Grafton AccessCome out and race with us 15 miles downriver from Grafton to Alton. Enjoy the Mississippi Earthtones Festival after the race at Riverfront Park. There will be live music, food, and drinks. Our award ceremony will be in the big tent at the festival after the race. For more details visit our race page.