Whether you wear one on a cruise ship for a muster drill or on a float trip in a canoe, most of us think we know how to properly wear a life jacket. The sad truth is that most of us don’t. Manufacturers make life jackets, also known as a PFD (personal floatation device), according…
Every summer thousands of families take float trips in canoes on Missouri’s rivers, lakes and streams. Keeping your family safe on the water means everyone must understand certain risks so they can steer clear of danger and keep dry. Here are some canoe safety tips to ensure and enjoyable float trip with your family. As…
One of the most scenic fall float trips is along the Current and Jack’s Fork Rivers in south central Missouri near the town of Salem. This area is part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the first national park area to protect a river system. Spring-fed, cold and clear, the Current and Jack’s Fork Rivers…
They say a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work. But why settle for a mediocre day of fishing when knowing a few tricks of the trade could be the difference between plain old hotdogs or a feast of catfish for all on your next float trip? The trick…
There are many reasons to take a canoe float trip. A canoe float trip gets you out onto the water, allows you to explore the shores and wilderness surrounding rivers, creeks and streams. While many who take float trips go with a large youth group or group of friends, some choose to take a float…
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…
If you’ve spent a significant amount of time on Missouri’s rivers, you’ve come to appreciate the value of a good dry bag. A quality dry bag is the difference between arriving at your campsite with wet, soggy gear and destroyed electronics and cell phones versus all your gear arriving protected, dry and in one piece.…
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…
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…
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. …