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…
Love to go hiking, but do not have a pack mule to bring a four course meal? Packing hiking friendly foods for a long hike does not have to break your back in the process. Snacks for a day hike need to be lightweight, as your backpack seems to get heavier the farther you hike.…
If you’re a floating enthusiast and a parent, you’re probably looking forward to passing on your love of rivers and lakes to your own children. Maybe you remember float trips from your own childhood fondly, and you want your children to grow up with those same good memories. Whatever your reasons, if you want to…
Many people choose to bring their smart phones along on a float trip or camping trip only as a means of emergency communication. However, a lot of people overlook the fact that there are many useful apps that can help you have a better camping experience. Read on to discover which apps you should download…
A float trip can quickly turn into a headache if you get lost or become separated from the group. While the likelihood of this happening is slim, it is entirely possible. Keeping a level head and knowing the do’s and don’ts in these types of situations can save your life.
This weekend you and your family plan to float down the Missouri River and do some fishing and camping. And this time, you don’t want to get into a “discussion” with your spouse in front of the kids about the “best place” to put your tent, even though you know you’re always right! Here are…
There are many reasons why it is a good idea to bring a water purifier with you while floating. In case you run out of water and are facing dehydration, in case you don’t trust the cleanliness of your drinking water, and last and least likely, you get stranded and must wait a while before…
An old saying goes, “In the spring, a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love.” This may be true in other states, but in Missouri, the “fancy” of many men, women and children of all ages turns to thoughts of floating, for all warm weather months! If you have taken advantage of the float…
If you ever had poison ivy as a kid, you know how miserable it can be and how it can ruin a family float trip or campout. The last thing you want is for your kids or anyone else in your family to suffer unnecessarily. That’s why it’s a good idea to teach your kids…
You’ve packed your clothes, food, canoe, life jackets and paddles and you’re ready for the big weekend and your annual fall float trip. Unfortunately, as prepared as you think you are, you didn’t count on the less than clear instructions that came with your brand new tent. Pitching a tent is challenging enough with two…