We are in the process of gauging interest in a Coastal Kayaking skills clinic during the 2026 season to be taught by ACA Level 2 River Kayaking and Level 2 Coastal Kayaking Instructor, Melissa Sauter. Dates to be determined. If you are interested in participating in a Coastal Kayaking Course, to be held on a

Come out and Kayak with us for FREE on June 27th from noon to 5pm at Drost Park in Maryville IL.  The Alpine Shop, MRWTA, SLCK, and TRR provide the boats, gear, safety personnel so all we need is you. Pre-registration is required by calling 618-223-8965 beginning in May. You will be assigned an hour

Come out and race with us 15 miles downriver from Grafton to Alton.  End the race at the Alton marina and Riverfront Park.  Our award ceremony will be at the Audubon Center in Riverlands after the race.  Registration IS OPEN, paddle with us on the Mighty Mississippi. For more details visit our race page.

The Great Rivers Rendezvous 2026 is on hiatus pending recruitment of an Event Director. If you are interested in taking over this very popular regional event, with training from the previous director, please contact board@mississippiriverwatertrail.org Join the Mississippi River Water Trail Association for a guided paddle down the Mississippi River ending at the Mississippi Earthtones