Missouri River Fall Colors

Join us at the end of October for an eye-catching, breathtaking, foliage-filled journey through the Missouri River Valley, via canoe!

The trip will feature BMA’s own Fiona Fordyce, curator and creator of BMA’s acclaimed river food service. Capture the tastes of Missouri and all the sights and sounds of Fall in our voyager canoes and at campsites along the river. The price includes all meals, snacks, canoes, paddling gear and transportation.  Guests will need to provide their own tent and sleeping bag. 

Trip Information:

How often does this trip run? - Once a year

What are the dates for the Missouri River Fall Colors in 2024?

  • Saturday, October 19th - Sunday, October 20th

Who is this trip best for? - This trip is for adults only (must be at least 18 years old) and best for anyone who enjoys paddling, unique outdoor experiences, camping, history, adventure and campfire fine dining!

Where and when does this trip start and end? - This trip starts 9 am on Saturday and ends around 4pm 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 seven meals (lunch and dinner on Day One, breakfast and lunch on Day 2) 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

  • Hat

  • Sunscreen/bug spray (weather permitting)

  • Dry bag or box for personal items

  • Any adult beverages you’d like to enjoy while camping

  • Cash to tip your awesome guides

How much does this trip cost? - $250/person