Archive for category Float Trips
How the Missouri Park Services are Reigning in Rowdy River Visitors
Posted by admin in Float Trips on June 27th, 2011
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is serious about cracking down on rowdy, reckless behavior on the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers. Floaters, campers and visitors acting out in dangerous ways can compromise the enjoyment and safety of other visitors and will not be tolerated. The crackdown is being done to ensure everyone visiting the Ozark Riverways can have an enjoyable and positive experience while at the park and visiting the riverways. Public misbehavior will not be tolerated anywhere, and the Ozark Riverways is no different.
The Danger of Exploring Caves
Posted by admin in Float Trips, Safety on June 20th, 2011
Going on a float trip can be an exciting way to experience nature. People come from all over the country just to enjoy floating on the beautiful rivers and streams that wind there way through the woods of Missouri. Floaters will generally see a vast variety of landscapes from jetting cliffs, pristine woods and even caves.
Super Soaked Summer Contest
Posted by admin in Float Trips, Promotions on June 9th, 2011
Contest Ended. Winners at bottom of post.
Get Soaked This Summer with FloatMissouri.com’s Summer Float Trip Giveaway
We’ve partnered up with several float trip outfitters from around Missouri and have created a great contest.
Grand Prize: A tube trip for 8 people, a $50 Wal Mart Gift Card (for camping supplies) and two memory foam pillows (for your tent!)
Float Trip: Compliments of Big Spring RV Camp – choose any of the float trips described at CurrentRiver.com. Includes tubes and shuttle for up to 8 people and cooler tubes on the spring fed crystal clear Current River in the heart of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Gift Card: From FloatMissouri.com – our first prize winner gets a $50 Wal Mart gift card to use on camping supplies for the float trip!
Pillows: The folks over at STLBeds have graciously donated two memory foam pillows for your camping pleasure!
Second Prize: A Two Day Float Trip on the Eleven Point River
Compliments of Richard’s Canoe Rental – 1 canoe for a two day trip with 1 night free tent camping.
Third Prize: Two Nights’ Camping & Float Trip
Compliments of Caplinger Mills River Front Resort – A free 2 night Electric/Water campsite; $50 value; Plus canoe for 2 $30 Value.
Fourth Prize: A One Day Float Trip
Compliments of Richard’s Canoe Rental – Two canoes for a 1 day trip with two nights free camping.
How Do I Win?
You can win the Super Soaked Summer Contest by simply liking our facebook page. All past Facebook fans are automatically entered into the drawing!
Fine Print
Yeah, we gotta have it, sorry. Must be 18 years of age. Winners must claim prizes by June 30, 2011 or they will be forfeited. Winners will be notified via email and prizes will be mailed to winners. Float trips must be redeemed during the month of July, 2011.
Winners
If you are named as a winner, you have until June 30 to claim your prize. You must email us (info@floatmissouri.com) by 11:59pm June 30, 2011.
Grand Prize: Sable Sparks
Second Place Prize: Tim Coleman
Third Place Prize: James Marvin Casteel
Fourth Place Prize: Johnathan Lee Best
Congratulations to the winners! If you did not win, stay tuned to our site for our next float trip giveaways!
All Natural Bug Repellants
Posted by rian in Float Trips, Missouri Animals, Safety, Tips & Tricks on June 6th, 2011
With the summer rapidly approaching, it brings with it a plethora of different bugs and one unwelcomed variety is the mosquito. Because mosquitoes carry diseases like encephalitis and the West Nile virus, it is important to use insect repellant if you are going to be exposed to these pesky bugs for any length of time. Some people are sensitive to the ingredients in commercial insect repellants, which is why some individuals prefer to use precautions and all natural bug repellants to ward off these tiny flying vampires.
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Tube Floating – Slow & Fun
Posted by admin in Float Trips, Tips & Tricks on May 16th, 2011
For some people, there is not a more enjoyable way to spend the lazy days of summer than floating down the river on an inner tube. Floating in an inner tube is a great way to stay cool in the heat of the sun and see some great, picturesque scenery and wildlife at the same time. With a bit of effort and planning, you can find out the joys and fun to be had from riding an inner tube down the river and make the most of your float experience.
When you go on a float trip, it is important to go with a group or take a few friends along, for safety reasons, as much as for added company and enjoyment. If you have too many people, you might not have as much time to incorporate the things you want to do, so try to limit yourself to just a few people. There are things you will need to take on a float trip so get a bag ready and pack the following; snacks, sunscreen, larger inner tubes, a cooler with ice and drinks, life jackets, water shoes, sunglasses, money, mesh bag for trash, and an ID and you are all ready to go.
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Waterproof Stereo or iPod Cases for Floating
Posted by admin in Float Trips on April 4th, 2011
The first step to take when you want to bring along a stereo on your float trip is to be sure that it is waterproof. The last thing you want is to have your stereo or iPod damaged by water. Besides that fact that most of them will no longer work after being exposed to water, most manufactures will not replace them when they are damaged by water. There are many places you can find a stereo to fit your floating needs, including online and at some retail stores. You will want to be sure and find a stereo that is of good quality in order to ensure a good signal. If you are looking to make a waterproof iPod case so that you can use your iPod on your trip, you must be sure and do the proper testing before just assuming it is waterproof.
Many people have found it is handy as well as convenient to make a waterproof stereo or iPod case out of a cooler. This will make for less space taken up on your trip because you will already have a cooler to take anyway. This will call for some serious testing as well to be sure the ice that is in the cooler does not damage, or cannot get to the stereo components. There are many materials that can be used to help you out with this project. You may want to try your local hardware store as well as maybe your local outdoor supply store. Trying to build your own waterproof stereo can be a bit time consuming and may cost more than you would spend if you were to just buy one already made. The thing to consider is what kind of options you are looking for on your float trip stereo.
If you are looking for a waterproof stereo just to have on the canoe with you, but you do not have to take it under water, you may see different stereos that give you waterproof in the canoe but cannot be taken underwater. You may want to just find a case to put on your iPod so that you can just bring that along with you, or you may just want a simple case for a regular am/fm radio, these may be some of the options you have available to you. Depending on the size, amount of money you can spend, there are options for just about any stereo or iPod you may have. Always be sure to check reviews on any item like this you are interested in, this will give you an idea of how well that particular case works.
The best advice someone can give you is to always test out your case with something that cannot be damaged by water before trying it out on your stereo or iPod. This will sometimes save you a lot of time and money in the long run. You want to protect and electronics when it comes to water because as I said before if they are damaged by water it is less likely that the manufactures will replace it. If you have done your homework and have found a reliable waterproof iPod case or just a simple waterproof stereo, you should be ready to listen to your favorite tunes on your float trip.
Finding the Perfect Jello Shot Recipe
Posted by admin in Float Trips, Food on March 28th, 2011
There are so many varieties and recipes for creating the ultimate jell-o shot. Many avid floaters have taken the time to try and found the recipe that best fits their taste buds. Whether you are looking for an alcoholic or virgin jell-o shot, the recipe is out there for you.
The first obvious choice when creating recipes is the jell-o. You can find a wide variety of flavors in jell-o, and everyone has their favorite. This is a list of the common flavors used to make jell-o shots; Blue Raspberry, Lime, Lemon lime, Orange, strawberry daiquiri, and margarita are some great tested flavors to go in jell-o shots. There are also a lot of common flavors that seem to suit jell-o shot lovers as well, such as Cherry, Strawberry, watermelon and Grape. That is just a few of the many, many types of jell-o flavors out there so everyone can find the one they like the best.
If you are looking for the perfect alcohol, with the perfect flavor, to go along with your favorite jell-o, there are a few to mention that are popular choices. They are: Raspberry Vodka, Apple Vodka, Vanilla Vodka.
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Katy trail overview
Posted by rian in Float Trips on March 14th, 2011
Katy trail is a bike path that is over two hundred and twenty five miles long, and stretches across most of the state of Missouri. Half of this trail will follow the Lewis and Clark path up the Missouri river. This is a very scenic trail that will lead you under the gigantic river bluffs where you can enjoy the beauty and splendor of watching the eagles circle overhead. Once you have left the river, this trail will lead you through the peaceful farmland and some small towns as well. The longest American rail to rails project, also known as the MKT rail line is found here. This area is very flat, but also scenic too. This trail is very ideal for cycling, but can also be fun to hike or run on too. On this kind of trail you can use just about any kind of bike you want with ease. Many cross-country cyclists will also include the Katy trail on their tours. This trail is part of the American discovery trail and the Adventure Cycling’s Lewis and Clark route so it offers a lot of variety. This trail is included by a lot of cross-country cyclists in their tours as well.
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Spring 2011 Float Kickoff Contest
Posted by admin in Float Trips, Promotions on March 2nd, 2011
We’re going to start Spring off with a bang!
Starting today you can win a two night stay in one of the awesome cabins at Caplinger Mills River Front Resort (sleeps six – $206 value) and two canoe rentals ($60 value)!
How Do I Win?
You can win the Spring Float Kickoff Contest by simply subscribing to our newsletter. You must subscribe between March 1 and March 30, 2011. Drawing will be on March 31, 2011.
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Fine Print
Yeah, we gotta have it, sorry.
“Spring Float Kickoff” certificate will be mailed to the winner. The certificate must be used by June 15th, 2011, not valid on special event or holiday weekends, reservations a must, cannot be used with any other coupons, non-transferable, must be 18 years of age, Original certificate only.
Polar bear plunge
Posted by rian in Float Trips on February 14th, 2011
A polar bear plunge is an event where each person participating will go into a body of water, no matter the temperature. In the United States this is usually to raise money for a certain charity. Sometimes there are celebrities that participate, in order to draw more attention to the event and also to draw more people willing to participate, in order to make even more money for the charity. There are also many companies and businesses that will sponsor these events in support of the charity. There are several plunges that happen on a regular basis every year. These events are usually held in Seattle, New York’s Coney Island Polar bear Club, Lake George NY, Boston and New Jersey. There is also a special polar bear plunge held in Minnesota to raise money for the Special Olympics.
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