There is a rhythm to canoeing that is connected to the natural cycles of the river. You reach forward to dig a paddle into the water and then pull that paddle along the hull of the canoe, propelling ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Paddle trips are a great way to get exercise, socialize, and develop a new skill while admiring the natural beauty of Missouri’s waterways. Join the Missouri Department of ...

After being outfitted with life jackets, the group listens to safety instructions for their half-day float with Missouri River Excursions on Friday, June 6, 2014. The new rafting operation recently ...

WINIFRED — Dropping more than 1,000 feet from the bluffs of Whisky Ridge I drove the winding road down to Stafford Ferry. Antsy as I was to launch a canoe trip with my friends down the Missouri River, ...