Join Big Muddy Adventures (BMA) on a three-day, two-night Fall Colors Expedition. We will be exploring and paddling 70 river miles of the great Missouri River from Hermann to St. Charles. Experience the historic route of Lewis and Clark. Witness the majestic sites of bluffs, islands and river banks ablaze with the vibrant reds and oranges of fall. Enjoy cool evenings under the stars while dining on gourmet dinners around the campfire.

Option 1 – Paddle with professional guide in our signature voyageur canoes (Capacity 8 paddlers per boat)

Option 2 – Contact us to bring your own canoe or kayak or rent a BMA boat and paddle along with our guides and voyageur canoe

ITINERARY

Day 1 (Friday)

9:00 AM – Meet up at BMA Kanu House for packing and loading

Shuttle to Hermann, MO boat ramp for put in MO River Mile 99

Paddle to New Haven, MO for camp

Day 2 (Saturday)

Paddle to Washington, MO ramp, explore historic downtown

Paddle to Howell Island & make camp

Day 3 (Sunday)

Paddle to St. Charles Blanchette Landing

2:00 PM – Shuttle return to BMA HQ Warehouse for gear cleaning and unpacking

3:30 PM – Trip end

LOGISTICS

Meet-up is at BMA HQ Warehouse, located at 1120 Montrose (Entrance on LaSalle St.)

Bring personal gear for repacking into dry bags (Packing list will be provided as well as limited gear rental)

All food, snacks and beverages will be provided (Indicate dietary restrictions)

All kitchen and common camp gear provided

At meet-up, we will have a brief orientation and instruction, we will pack and load gear

Shuttle is provided in BMA Shuttle Van (Participant vehicles can be left in locked parking area at BMA warehouse)

Camp sites will be primitive without toilet facilities