COLUMBIA — A scattered bunch of brightly colored kayaks and drifting canoes dotted the Missouri River, gliding slowly toward a bright sandbar with a single pavilion. Passengers either paddled calmly, ...

Those looking to make the most of the warmer months in southwest Missouri should make their way to any of the great rivers the area has to offer. Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker with your own gear ...

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 ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a 12-mile canoe trip at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, floating the Missouri River from Nodaway Island Access to French ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – If you’re looking for a different way to view the autumn scenery, you can take advantage of the free guided Missouri River float trips offered by the Missouri Department of ...

SOMEWHERE IN THE BADLANDS, N.D. -- The canoe had lurched to a halt with an unceremonious "scrok!" on top of a boulder hidden just below the currents that now swirled around us. We were, quite ...

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 ...