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Paddling the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers – Our Big River Water Trails

Presentation by Bryan Hopkins, Mo. Dept. of Natural Resources

Bryan Hopkins, a self-proclaimed paddling addict who funds his need for boating gear by working on interstate river issues for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will discuss the growth of large river water trails on the Missouri and Mississippi River.

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A foggy morning on the Missouri River near the mouth of the Osage River. During the 2013 MR340. photo by Steve Schnarr

Time and Place

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
6:30 pm

Big A's on the Riverfront
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Presentation by Bryan Hopkins, MO. Dept. of Natural Resources

Wednesday, January 14, 2014

6. p.m. Meet at Big A’s Restaurant
6:30 p.m. Discussion
At Big A’s Restaurant (in the back room)
308 N Main St. –  St Charles, MO
(directions below)

The Missouri River, which means “River of Big Canoes”, is named for the historical boat of choice on this massive river. After a couple of centuries of trying out steamboats and barges, paddlecraft is making a comeback on our Great Rivers.

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A photo of “Blue Moon”, Janet Moreland’s boat during her source-to-sea “Love Your Big Muddy Expedition” in 2013. photo copyright by Janet Moreland.

Bryan Hopkins, a self-proclaimed paddling addict who funds his need for boating gear by working on interstate river issues for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will discuss the growth of large river water trails on the Missouri and Mississippi River

He’ll explore this substantial increase in paddling recreation, highlighting the newly redesigned Missouri River Water Trail which covers 550 miles of the lower river.  When you add the rapid development of water trails on the lower and upper Mississippi River, things are looking up for the Great River State turning into an internationally acclaimed destination for unique paddling adventures.

Bryan will share some tips on getting started paddling these majestic rivers as well introduce the exciting race scene that has expanded in recent years

Directions

To Big A’s on the Riverfront, our host for the Speaker Series.

To get there from I-70

  • Take I-70 to exit 229B – the 5th St. Exit
  • Merge onto 5th St. headed north toward St. Charles.
  • After about 1 mile, turn right on Monroe St.
  • Turn left onto N. Main St.
  • Big A’s will be on your right (308 N. Main St.) Additional parking is available in the rear.
  • View on Google Maps.

Resources and Links

Missouri & Mississippi River Water Trail information

Some Big River Paddling reading – articles and books

Missouri River Paddling guides and outfitters

Canoe and Kayak Races on the Missouri River

The Big Muddy Speakers Series in St. Charles

is hosted by these wonderful partners:

All speakers are presenting for free and Big A’s is sharing the space for free! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!

The Big Muddy Speaker Series also takes place monthly in Rocheport and Kansas City.

A special thank you to Greg Poleski of Greenway Network and Mike Clark of Big Muddy Adventures for making this happen!