The Century Series
Say hello to The Century Series, a new addition to our overnight trip offerings! A series of three different expeditions, each trip will cover 100+ miles over five-days and four-nights. Each expedition of The Century Series will highlight a different stretch of the magnificent and historic traverse of the Mississippi River through the state of Missouri. Join us for just one or all three!
You can expect these trips to involve rigorous paddling and primitive camping, so prior paddling and camping experience is recommended. The trip price includes all meals, snacks, canoes, paddling gear and transportation. Guests will need to provide their own tent and sleeping bag or rent one from BMA for an additional charge.
Wednesday, June 26th - Sunday, June 30th
In Search of Huck Finn (Hannibal, MO to Alton, IL)
Your adventure will start in Hannibal, MO and take you to Alton, IL, covering 106 miles of the Mississippi River. Our experienced river guides will be by your side, leading the way as you paddle and explore this incredible stretch of the Upper Mississippi River.
Wednesday, October 30th - Sunday, November 3rd
Wild Miles (Cape Girardeau, MO to New Madrid, MO)
With our experienced river guides leading the way, you’ll paddle from Cape Girardeau, MO to New Madrid, MO reaching into the belly of the Mighty Mississippi. Over the course of five days, you’ll cover 116 miles in our 29 foot voyageur canoes as you paddle into the massive alluvial flood plain and boot hill of Missouri. Along the way, you’ll explore the wonders of geologic transformation, floods, earthquakes, and human engineering attempts to control the River.
Trip Information:
How often does this trip run? - The Century Series consists of three separate trips that are scheduled to take place from March- November.
When are The Century Series trips in 2024?
Wednesday, June 26th - Sunday, June 30th (In Search of Huck Finn)
Wednesday, October 30th - Sunday, November 3rd (Wild Miles)
Who is this trip best for? - This trip is for adults only (must be at least 18 years old). It will involve rigorous paddling and primitive camping and is best suited for those with extensive experience.
Where and when does this trip start and end? - This trip starts at 9 am on Wednesday and ends around 5pm on Sunday. The meet-up location will be the BMA warehouse, located in Midtown St. Louis. Paddlers will be shuttled from the warehouse to the put-in location and from the takeout location back to the warehouse.
What is included in this trip? - We provide all necessary safety and paddling gear including life jackets, paddles, and dry bags. Our experienced river guides will be available to you the entire trip to assist you and answer all of your questions. No need to worry about transportation as our crew will take care of shuttling you to and from the river. We’ll provide thirteen meals (lunch and dinner on Day One, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Days 2-4 and breakfast and lunch on Day 5) and we are able to accommodate most dietary restrictions. We will supply a cooler for any BYO beverages.
What do I need to bring? - Please make sure you bring the following items with you on your trip:
Required Gear:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Weather appropriate clothing
River shoes/sandals with a backstrap, waterproof boots, or old sneakers that you don’t mind getting muddy or wet (NO FLIP FLOPS)
Reusable water bottle
Headlamp/flashlight
Suggested Gear:
Sleeping pad
Personal items
Change of clothes
Camera
Sunscreen/bug spray (weather permitting)
Swimsuit and towel (weather permitting)
Any adult beverages you’d like to enjoy while camping
Cash to tip your awesome guides
How much does this trip cost? - $500/person