Big Muddy Adventures- Guided Canoe Trips on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers

Full Moon Floats

BMA Dispatch - "Xtreme River Time"

(Over the Chain of Rocks with Planet Xtreme crew)

Sometimes, river time, the way we love it, is not what others are looking for. There are some folks who are not interested in a peaceful and soulful experience. No, for some, it is excitement and adventure that they crave. For that, the Chain of Rocks is where we go. It is just the place to amp up the adrenaline flow and put our skills to the highest test. It is probably the most troublesome, dangerous place on the Mississippi River for paddlers, especially at a low water stage. Yesterday, we had the opportunity to provide the daring and exciting version of river time for a group of elite, world record holding Planet X athletes. Read more...

Canoe Rentals

BMA now operates a canoe rental and livery operation in the Great Rivers region. Check out the details.

Adventure Learning Update - What should we do this year?

We have been involved in producing and implementing Adventure Learning projects in schools since 2001. We are beginning the planning for this year's Big Muddy Adventure Learning Expedition. If you are interested in getting involved in a cool adventure learning project, contact us. We are currently considering a circumnavigation of St. Louis. Yes, it's possible except for about 8 miles of land portage. Or we are interested in a complete navigation of the St. Francis River from it's headwaters near Farmington, MO to it's confluence with the Mississippi River just eight miles above the Quapaw Canoe Company's Helena, AR Outpost. Teachers, students, life long learners and followers of Ruskey and Clark Expeditions, drop us a note and let us know which you think would be the best. Or offer your own suggestion.

Testimonials - Media

BMA has been featured in the local and national media. "Chicago's very own", WGN TV and their "Cruisin' Illinois" segment gave us some national exposure with a bit on their June 11 segment. You can ckeck it out at WGNTV.com. Locally, we hosted Terry Maddox and photographer Derik Holtmann of the Belleville News Democrat on one of our signature Full Moon Floats. Terry captured the essence of what we do in her article and Derik shot some video and a fine array of photos of our night circumnavigating Maple Island. You can check out their flattering piece at BND.com.

CALENDAR
If you do not see a date on this calendar. We are open and ready to book your customized trip. If you do see a date, you may inquire about joining that trip if there is room. Contact us to reserve or for info.

MARCH 2010
March 27
Confluence Trash Bash River Cleanup by Canoe with MO River Relief and New City River Kidz
March 28 - April 11
St. Louis Circumnavigation
March 30 - 31
Full Moon Float
APRIL 2010
April 1 - 11
St. Louis Circumnavigation
Mississippi, Missouri, Meramec, Bourbeuse, RiverdesPeres
April 15-18
Sunflower River
Juke Joint Festival
April 24
Trash Bash River Cleanup by Canoe with River Kidz
April 28
Full Moon Float
MAY 2010
May 14
Trash Bash River Cleanup by Canoe with River Kidz
May 27
Full Moon Float
JUNE
June 26-27 Full Moon Float
St. Gen to Grand Tower- Arms/Brasfield Group

Your Lower Mississippi Adventure starts with
Quapaw Canoe Company.

Join the crew that loves to get muddy while making it clean. BMA and Missouri River Relief team up to do River Cleanups by Canoe!

Through the great work of the American Land Conservancy, the Mississippi Water Trail is being established mile by mile. BMA supports their Mississippi River Project

The St. Louis Audubon Center is a project of the Audubon Society. It is destined to become one of the premier nature centers on the river. It is planned for the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, one of BMA's favorite paddling locations.

BMA participates in the annual "Great Rivers Rendezvous" organized by Midwest Sea Kayaking from Louisiana, MO.

Become a Member of the
Friends of Sunflower River