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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.   $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

Thanks!!  The development and implementation of the Mississippi River Water Trail would not have been possible without our partners.  Special thanks to the St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club, American Canoe Association, City of Clarksville, MO, City of Louisiana, MO, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Department of Cnservation, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

American Canoe Association:   www.americancanoe.org 
City of Clarksville, MO:             www.clarksvillemo.us 
    Cedarcrest Manor, 573-242-3310 , www.overlookfarmmo.com
    Clarksville Inn, 573-242-3324   
    A fisherman's cottage, 636-288-8187, jellen7@gmail.com
    Rackheath House, 573-242-3999, www.overlookfarmmo.com
    The Hogan Cottage, 573-242-3112, Call DiAnne                                   
    Village of the Blue Rose, 573-242-3539, Restaurant & B&B,www.villagebluerose.org

City of Louisiana, MO:  www.louisiana-mo.com 
    

    Two Rivers Marina  217-437-2321 Louisiana Missouri Rockport Illinois. 13495 US Hwy 54, Rockport, IL 62370 info@tworiversmarina.com.  

    Applegate B&B, (573) 754-4322, 738 Frankford Road, Louisiana MO 63353  
    China House Buffet, (573) 754-3882, 3330 Georgia Street, Louisiana MO 63353  
    Dairy Queen Brazier, (573) 754-5311, 711 Georgia Street, Louisiana MO 63353 

    DayBreak Donuts and Diner, (573) 754-6060, 121 Georgia Street, Louisiana MO 63353 
    Farm Shed, (573) 470-0772, 3404 Georgia Street, Louisiana MO 353      
    Fatboys, (573) 754-4455, 620 S. 3rd Street, Louisiana MO 63353
    Hardee's Restaurant, (573) 754-5171, 3313 Georgia Street, Louisiana MO 63353
    Izola's Place (573) 754-4426, 401 S. 3rd Street, Louisiana MO 63353
    K C's Place  (573) 754-4100, 3424 Georgia Street, Louisiana MO 63353 

    Mississippi Valley Lodging, (217) 437-2013, 14043 St. Highway 54 , Rockport IL 62370
    Pikers, (573) 754-4788, 420 Georgia Street, Louisiana MO 63353 
    Pizza Hut   (573) 754-6346, 3215 Georgia Street, Louisiana MO 63353
    River's Edge Motel  (573) 754-4522, 210 Mansion Street, Louisiana MO 63353    
    The Eagle's Nest   (573) 754-9888, 221 Georgia Street, Louisiana MO 63353

The Eagle's Nest Winery, Inn & Bistro is easy to get to and there is a lot more to do in Louisiana and Pike County than you knew. We are only a half of tank of gas from St. Louis, Springfield Il., Columbia MO, and Jacksonville Il. You deserve a mini vacation. Come let us pamper you at our B&B and Restaurant and Winery. (website)

    West End Cabins, (573) 754-5888, 204 Tella Jane, Louisiana MO 63353

City of Grafton, IL:  www.grafton.il.us/
    
    Grafton Harbor, (618) 786-7678, 215 W Water St, Grafton, IL 62037                                                 
    Aeries Riverview Winery and Cottages, 618-786-8439
    Grafton Homestead Retreat, 618-786-2420 
    Grafton Inn, 618-786-2222 
        

City of Alton, IL: www.alton-il.com/

    Alton Marina, 1 Henry Street, Alton, IL 62002-6327, (618) 462-9860
    Alton Marketplace, 618-463-1016,  www.AltonMarketplace.com

Illinois Department of Natural Resources:   
        dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R5/CACHERVR.HTM#Canoeing
Missouri Department of Natural Resources:       www.dnr.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Conservation:               www.mdc.mo.gov 
St. Louis County Kayak & Canoe Club            
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:                            www.fws.gov
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers www.mvs.usace.army.mil/rivers/WaterTrails.html


Other Local Canoe Clubs/Water Trails

Lewis and Clark Water Trail, MO www.dnr.mo.gov/water-trail/

Outfitters/Rental/Training
    Many local outfitters are located in the area and provide lessons and the chance to improve your kayaking skills.

Alpine Shop, St. Louis, MO               www.alpineshop.com/Big
Big Muddy Adventures,                    www.2muddy.com/
Midwest Sea and Kayak, Louisiana, MO           www.midwestseakayak.com/
REI Outfitters, St. Louis, MO          www.REI.com/