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Event Calendar

Mississippi Meanderings 2025

National Great Rivers Museum Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United States

It's time for another Mississippi Meanderings, the annual celebration of paddling and big rivers sponsored by the Mississippi River Water Trail Association. This year's event is all about music and

Intro to Paddling

Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United States

The Mississippi River Water Trail Association is hosting our 2nd Annual Intro to Paddling Clinic in the calm backwaters of Ellis Bay within the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary on Saturday,

Drost Park Kayaking-Registration opens in May

Drost Park Myron Provence Parkway, Maryville, IL, United States

Come out and Kayak with us for FREE on June 28th from noon to 5pm at Drost Park in Maryville IL.  We provide the boats, gear, safety personnel, all we

Firecracker Race

Grafton Access

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

Great Rivers Rendezvous 2025-Registration opens February 1st!

Mississippi River MO, United States

Join the Mississippi River Water Trail Association for a guided paddle down the Mississippi River ending at the Mississippi Earthtones Festival in Alton, IL. We will offer multiple paddle distances,