Posts Tagged float trip
Review: Texsport Yellow Float Bag 22″ x 16″
Posted by Will Hanke in Float Products & Reviews on May 12th, 2013
Ask anyone who has ever had the misfortune of flipping their canoe on a float trip and they’ll tell you how priceless the Texsport Yellow Float Bag is. The last thing you want to do on your next Missouri float trip is lose your cell phone or wallet. Read the rest of this entry »
Cooking with a Coleman Stove on Your Next Float Trip
Posted by Will Hanke in Camping, Food on December 27th, 2012
If you don’t want to purchase (not haul) large amounts of firewood for cook fires on your next float trip, cooking on a gas camp stove is a great option. Available in white gas or propane-fueled varieties, lighting and cooking methods on Coleman gas stoves are as easy as cooking at home. Here are some tips and recipes for cooking with a Coleman Stove. Read the rest of this entry »
Tips on Inner Tube Floating
Posted by Will Hanke in Float Trips, Tips & Tricks on June 4th, 2012
This summer many people will float on Missouri’s rivers in canoes or rafts. But a select few will enjoy a long, leisurely float on inner tubes, enjoying the scenery while staying cool in the water. With advanced planning, a successful float trip on inner tubes is even more enjoyable. Here are some tips for your float trip with inner tubes.
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Treating Tick Bites
Posted by Will Hanke in Camping, Missouri Animals on May 14th, 2012
Surrounding Missouri’s rivers, ponds and streams are beautiful landscapes and wooded areas, perfect for families to hike and explore. Unfortunately, heavily wooded areas also attract ticks. Here are some tips for removing ticks and treating tick bites should they occur on your next float trip. Read the rest of this entry »
Snakes of Missouri
Posted by Will Hanke in Missouri Animals, Safety on April 16th, 2012
This spring and summer many people will be reluctant to go on a float trip because of their fear of snakes. Missouri’s snakes play a vital role in nature, eating other animals like mice, and disease carrying rats, lizards, toads and frogs while serving as a source of food for hawks, owls, mink, skunks and herons. Unfortunately, many people are afraid of snakes, frequently killing those that are harmless. The more you know about snakes, the more you’ll appreciate their role in nature and overcome your fear of them. Read the rest of this entry »
Don’t Forget Trash Bags
Posted by Will Hanke in Rivers, Tips & Tricks on March 8th, 2012
Every year the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) spends $1 million dollars in litter clean up along rivers, streams and lakes. While there are few people statistically who litter in Missouri, there are still some who do, making littering a lingering problem for the state.
Quite often, trash bags are one of the last things we think to pack for our annual float trips. In fact, sometimes we forget to bring them at all. Or, we make our best effort to collect our trash throughout the day, but then our canoe tips over and our trash scatters all over the river out of arm’s reach.
Tube Floating – Slow & Fun
Posted by Will Hanke 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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Taking a Dog on a Float Trip
Posted by Will Hanke in Float Trips, Missouri Animals on July 5th, 2010
Exploring the great Missouri outdoors on a float trip is a great way to back in touch with nature. Many dog owners want to share this experience with their dog, but are not sure if taking them on a float trip would be a good or bad idea. There are many factors that dog owners should take into consideration before packing up Fido and hitting the majestic rivers of Missouri.
Bugs are always a concern when enjoying the outdoors in the summer months. Fleas, ticks and other insects can cause dogs a multitude of ailments. A trip to the vet is always a good idea to make sure the dog is up to date on shots and has the correct insect repellent before heading off into the woods. Also, if the dog has other medical conditions such as arthritis or allergies one should consider whether the dog is physically able to go on a float trip.
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Items You Should NOT Take on a Float Trip
Posted by Will Hanke in Float Trips, Tips & Tricks on June 21st, 2010
For many, taking a float trip on one of the pristine Missouri Rivers is the highlight of the summer months. Experienced floaters know what items should not be taken down the river, but for those that are new to this experience are not quite sure what not to take in the canoe or raft.
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