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       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.
Canoes and kayaks along with stand up paddle boards will be available for attendees to try out.  Sign up for a basic instruction on paddling and the Mississippi River Water Trail.   $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 11, 2012 ~ Fees Apply

River Island Camp:  For kids 11-14 years old
June 12, 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

 The Mississippi River Water Trail passes through the heart of North America and is deeply rooted in natural scenic beauty, Native American heritage and cultural history.  Known as the Father of Waters, the Mississippi River gives visitors the chance to enjoy paddling through one of the most scenic stretches of the river in North America that is not only lined with majestic bluffs and full of wildlife viewing opportunities, but also provides plenty of places to stop and relax whether it be a remote island or exciting river city.  

There are hard copy maps available for each pool on the maps page.  We strongly encourage users to take along a Mississippi River Navigation Chart.  Be Smart, always wear a lifejacket when on the water.   Learn, camp, paddle, explore, bird watch, and fish the Mississippi River Water Trail on your next adventure!!

Along each pool, you will find trip suggestions for beginners, intermediate paddlers, and advanced users on the trip planner page.  The Mississippi River Water Trail program encourages people to reconnect to the river by exploring and experiencing the river from the water.  The trail is one component of the outdoor recreation experience available on the river, complementing the exisiting hiking and biking trails along the river.  Compatible hiking and biking trails run along the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway.

The Mississippi River Water Trail is being developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and partnering organizations.  The Corps has developed rest areas for day use, primitive camping areas, as well as wildlife watching and interpretive opportunities.

The Mississippi River Water Trail Association was formed in 2006 and promotes the Mississippi River Water Trail (MRWT) and activities throughout the Mississippi River system.  The Association coordinates volunteers to accomplish site improvements and maintenance of the MRWT and assists with related projects and events.  The Association works with communities, organizations, and other agencies to further develop and support safe public use of the MRWT.  All membership fees support the MRWTA and provide funding for special events. 

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