Going kayaking with friends or family is such a great sport to learn and to enjoy. It’s loaded with lots of fun and laughter when you know how to transport your equipment and keep it safe on your float trip. Kayaking 101: Safety In Transporting and Trailering Some of the most important items are how…
A Midwestern state that’s situated between Kansas and Kentucky, Missouri is covered in grassy plains but there are also plenty of rivers throughout Missouri from the Big Piney River to Jacks Fork and more. Lake of the Ozarks is also a popular destination with plenty of people flocking to the lake for water activities. If…
Float Tubes: Fly Fishing at its Best Many anglers search for the perfect spot away from others to hike and then fly fish for the big ones. Float tubes have many advantages for fly-fishing. 5 Best Float Fishing Tubes Float fishing tubes have a lot of advantages over fishing boats or kayaks. They are lightweight,…
If you hear the river calling your name even though it is cold outside, then you may consider yourself a hardcore floater. The old boy scout saying, “Always be prepared” is definitely something you need to remember when floating in colder climates. Remember these things before your next cold water float.
Rowing, canoeing and kayaking require upper body and core strength, along with some amount of endurance. With a little planning, preparing physically for your next watercraft outing, or deliberately maximizing the amount of exercise you get while on water-themed trips, can be achieved as well as be rewarding. When in doubt, work with a personal…
Missouri has a few restrictions when you are setting out on a phenomenal float trip down one of the many streams and rivers with friends, family or that one special person in your life. Glass containers and bottles of any type or size are not permitted near or on waterways in Missouri. In addition, you…
Missouri State Parks have a wealth of events for the public as well as fishing events. If you are planning a day float trip, you may want to consider doing it around some of the fun family activities in Missouri to make your weekend or vacation time the best it can be and packed with…
Couples in Missouri have many miles of rivers to choose to make a float trip on in the beautiful Ozarks. For couples that love the great outdoors and find nature to be revitalizing and refreshing, Valentine’s Day float trips are fast becoming one of the most popular presents. A floating day trip combined with a…
Missouri’s Only Canoe Maker, Osagian Canoes, Delivers ‘Water Edge’ Experience Canoeists dream of, and often beg for, more relaxing seats; this year, a long-standing manufacturing team professes to have the answer to this request. Jared Carr, owner of Missouri-based Osagian Canoes, said they added an optional mesh seat that provides comfort and durability in their…
Among Missouri’s 57 state parks, there are so many natural wonders, you can’t go wrong when selecting parks at which to snap photos of landscapes, wildlife or people enjoying outside discoveries. The following list of select Missouri parks outlines a variety of photography adventures designed to yield an overall maze of fun-filled outdoor shots for…