Upcoming in New Haven, Mo
I Hate Camping: My 2022 Missouri River Headwaters to Gulf of Mexico Journey
Presentation by David Hillman
Dave Hillman will share his experience paddling from the Missouri River Headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico in 2022.
Dave Hillman paddled from Three Forks, MT to the Gulf of Mexico in 2022. Photo by David Hillman.
Presentation by Paddling Enthusiast Dave Hillman
Friday, September 8th, 2023
- 7 p.m. presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)
- The presentation will take place at Paddlestop Brewery in New Haven, MO. Click here for Google Maps directions.
- This presentation will not be broadcast via Zoom. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Hosted by Missouri River Paddlers
Dave Hillman launched his kayak at the Headwaters of the Missouri River in Three Forks, MT on June 4th, 2022 and landed on October 5th, 2022 at Burns Point Campground boat ramp in Louisiana. The journey was epic: 3,700 miles, touched 13 states and took 123 days. Join us for an adventurous time as Dave shares all about the people, places, history and wildlife he encountered on the journey.
Dave Hillman is a longtime paddlesport enthusiast and has been growing paddling gills since 1977. He is an American Canoe Association Level 4 Whitewater Kayaking instructor, an Iowa State University Canoe and Kayak Club coach and the current president of the Iowa Whitewater Coalition.. His paddling activities include flatwater racing, whitewater kayaking/canoeing and dragon boating. His paddling adventures have taken him to Australia, South America, Europe and all over the U.S.
Directions to Paddle Stop Brewery
From the East (Washington, MO) –
- From Washington, head west on Hwy 100.
- After 10 miles, take a right onto Miller St. (just past the BP station).
- Head north on Miller St. Just after crossing the train tracks at the bottom of the hill (about a mile), take a right on Front St. and look for parking either east of the Brewery or across the street at the Lion’s Club pavilion.
From the West (Hermann, MO) –
- From Hermann, head east on Hwy 100.
- After 15.6 miles, take a left onto Miller St. (right before the BP station).
- Head north on Miller St. Just after crossing the train tracks at the bottom of the hill (about a mile), take a right on Front St. and look for parking either east of the Brewery or across the street at the Lion’s Club pavilion.
Resources & Links
For more information about paddling the Missouri River, check out these links:
- Missouri River Paddlers
- Can’t make Dave’s talk? Check out this article about his journey.
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