The Mississippi River Water Trail Association was established through the American Canoe Association to support and enhance the Mississippi River Water Trail and encourage community involvement.  

The Association showcases the Mississippi River as a paddling destination rich with cultural heritage, wildlife, natural areas, and history.  The Association will promote and encourage safe paddling opportunities on the Mississippi River.  Volunteers will provide support by maintaining trail rest areas, primitive campsites, and facilities to ensure quality recreational opportunities for paddlers.  

The Association will promote safety awareness and provide activities, events, and educational opportunities.  The water trail association will also facilitate collaboration with communities, organizations, and agencies to foster sound safety and conservation practices along the river. 

        
  Navigation Charts

Available for purchase online through the Jefferson National Parks Association...click here

  Upcoming Events


MRWTA Meetings

February 29, March 28, April 25, May 30 ~ 6 p.m.
Mississippi River Water Trail Association Meetings are held at the Alpine Shop in Kirkwood, MO.

Family Campout

May 19-20, 2012 ~ 4 p.m.
4 p.m. Saturday through 12 p.m. Sunday.  Family of up to four $50, additional people $10 each, must pre-register.  Activities include kayaking and much more....

Riverlands Paddle Festival

May 20, 2012 ~ 11-4 p.m.
Safety day for area rescue personnel from 9-11 a.m.  From 11-4 p.m. canoes and kayaks along with stand up paddle boards will be available.   $5 per person.   Read more.....

Riverlands Rush - Outdoor Adventure Race

TBA, September 2012, Fees Apply

Kids Events

River Island Camp: For kids 8-10 year old
June 4, 2012 ~ Fees Apply

River Island Camp:  For kids 11-14 years old
June 6, 2012

Spend the day exploring the great outdoors!  Stomp through the prairie with a GPS to locate hidden caches.  Paddle your way through Riverlands in a kayak or canoe.  Look for signs of the animals who call Riverlands home.  Enjoy a cookout and spend time with other kids.  Be prepared to get wet.  Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle!  Sign up through Lewis and Clark Community College for Kids 618.468.7000

Up a Creek Camp:  For kids 10 and up, July 9, 2012

Spend the day paddling on Piasa Creek.  Students will be taught basic paddling, explore the scenic Piasa Creek, and have lunch together.  Sign up through Lewis and Clark Community College for Kids  618.468.7000

Paddle Your Way to a Healthier Lifestyle 

Paddling provides numerous health and fitness benefits including: overall body toning, weight loss, strength, flexibility, and stress reduction.  It is easy on joints and allows an individual to increase their endurance and stamina.  Paddling is a great aerobic workout and makes your heath and circulatory system stronger.


Fact: Kayak moving about 5 mph, requires about 0.1 hp of effort which will burn about 400 calories per hour; four hours of paddling is going to burn about 1600 calories!
Source: www.kayaklakemead.com