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…
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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…
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There’s nothing quite like the rewarding experience of hiking and climbing. Being outside in nature, allowing yourself the opportunity to breathe some fresh air, seek out the wildlife, and just overall have a great, unforgettable time with your friends and family. IT’s easy to see why so many people love it. However, it’s easy to…
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NOTE: This is a special guest post from FloatMissouri Facebook fan Cari. If you’d like to submit an article like hers, click here. I spent so much time outdoors as a child; camping, floating, hiking, swimming, and more! I knew that when I had children, I wanted them to have the same fun enriching experiences that I…
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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,…
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Don’t Wait Until You Are Camping to Get a Backpack That Works Best for You The best advice you can get for choosing a camping backpack is to choose one ahead of starting out in the great outdoors for your trip. It needs to be the right size, fit and form in order to work…
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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.
This might be one of the coolest nature videos we’ve ever seen. And it’s from right here in Missouri!
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…
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The Farmer’s Almanac has been in existence since 1457, according to historians. It is a publication that advises the best times to plant garden items and the best times to harvest your crops. Many successful farmers today still enlist the help of this journal, which also revolves around the moon phases each month. The scientific…
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