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January 2020
Mississippi Meanderings
RIVER people need to get together, especially during the winter. What better opportunity than at the Mississippi River Water Trail Association's January event where you and your friends can meet other paddlers and learn from some great river experts? Our line up of 3 speakers this year is REALLY good: Janet Moreland - LONG distance paddler Scot Mansker - Co-founder and organizer of a 340 mile paddling race across the state of Missouri, the MR340 David Lobbig - Missouri History…
Find out more »February 2020
Alpine Shop Expo
Mississippi River Water Trail representatives will be present at a booth during the entire weekend. Come on out! Stop by and talk to us! Learn about our organization and our plans for the 2020 year.
Find out more »April 2020
Earth Day Festival
We will have a booth in Forest Park at this event. Come by and see us! We will have gifts for you and the kids. Learn about our mission. Get a copy of our "Calendar of Events". Talk to our members. Talk to a member of the Corps of Engineers. Learn how we are uniquely connected with the USACE and the river.
Find out more »May 2020
Riverlands PADDLEFEST
Love paddling or always wanted to try? Come and paddle with us at Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton, MO. Family friendly and open to all experience levels. We have kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards, guided canoe rides, and more. We will have highly skilled safety boaters on the water with you the entire time. We are planning "on land" activities for those on shore including concessions. We provide the boats, life jackets, paddles, all we need is…
Find out more »June 2020
Drost Park – Kayaking Event
Come out and Kayak with us for FREE at Drost Park in Maryville IL. We provide the boats, gear, safety personnel, you provide the great attitude! Pre-registration is required by calling 618-772-8555. You will be assigned an hour during the day to kayak. There will be a short Safety Orientation, then you will pick a life jacket, a paddle, a boat, and launch onto the lake. Safety boaters will be on the lake to assist you. We have a variety…
Find out more »July 2020
The Firecracker Race
KAYAKS, CANOES, SUP, AND VOYAGER CANOE – IN THE RIVERLANDS AREA – just outside of St Louis, MO 15 MILE DOWNRIVER RACE FROM GRAFTON TO LINCOLN SHIELD, NEXT TO CLARK BRIDGE RACING ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER SAFETY PROVIDED BY THE USACE, MISSISSIPPI RIVER WATER TRAIL AND FRIENDS Visit our Race Website for information and Registration Firecrackerrace.org RACE Check in at 8:00, racing at 9:30 In appreciation of your participation, pick up your performance T-shirt at check in, a goody bag,…
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