• Mississippi Meanderings

    National Great Rivers Museum 1 Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United States

    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

    $10
  • Drost Park – Kayaking Event

    UPDATE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled for 2020, but we expect to be back in 2021. 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

  • Mississippi Meanderings 2023

    National Great Rivers Museum 1 Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United States

    COME OUT AND SEE US! 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. This year join us in person at the National Great River

    $15
  • Ice Jam at the Dam 2023

    National Great Rivers Museum 1 Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United States

    This winter-themed festival promotes outdoor recreation and celebrates winter along the river with live music, open dam tours, live animal programs, warm food and beverage vendors, Park Ranger campfire programs, educational booths, and more!

  • Volunteer and Member Happy Hour: 2023 Season Kick-Off

    Llewellyn’s Pub 17 Moody Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, United States

    Come join the Mississippi River Water Trail as we kick-off the 2023 season. We'll gather at Llewellyn’s Pub in Webster Groves to celebrate, chat, snack, and look over MRWTA's calendar for the 2023 season. Food and beverages will be provided by MRWTA, but please RSVP by clicking on this link: When: Friday, February 24th, 5-8pm

  • Gateway Outdoor Expo

    Tower Grove Park 4257 Northeast Drive, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    Our 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 1 Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United States

    This 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

    $50