He’s Been a St. Louis River Guide for Years. Here’s What It’s Really Like.
Big Muddy Adventures guide Mark “Malko” Malkowicz talks sunburn, 400-pound canoes, big tips, and why guiding on the Mississippi beats any office job.
Meet the River Angels Helping Paddlers Survive America’s Big Rivers
Along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, an informal network of volunteers shows up with rides, showers, and home-cooked meals for weary paddlers.
A Local Nonprofit Wins a National Award
The Mississippi River Water Trail Association just racked up another award!
She Kayaked the Mississippi from Source to Sea. Here’s Her Advice for New Paddlers.
Yolandea Wood, a kayaker and instructor with the Mississippi River Water Trail — who once paddled the Mississippi River from source to sea — shares her advice on how to make 2025 the year you embrace the art of paddling.
Ask Muddy Mike… About Capsizing
Mike Clark — aka Muddy Mike — is Big Muddy Adventures’ founder and senior guide. He answers your questions about paddling and beyond.
Ask Muddy Mike… About Lost Paddles
Mike Clark — aka Muddy Mike — is Big Muddy Adventures’ founder and senior guide. He answers your questions about paddling and beyond.
Our Favorite Outdoor Books of 2024
Here are five of our favorite outdoor books of 2024.
Ask Muddy Mike… About Near-Death Experiences
Mike Clark — aka Muddy Mike — is Big Muddy Adventures’ founder and senior guide. He answers your questions about paddling and beyond.
Ask Muddy Mike… About Avoiding Blisters
Muddy Mike, senior guide for Big Muddy Adventures, answers your questions about paddling topics.
Award-Winning St. Louis Chef Josh Galliano: Take Me to the River
This Mississippi River Trip Is Super French and Super Delicious
The French Corridor Expedition from Big Muddy Adventures is an unforgettable trip down the Mississippi River with an award-winning chef and an eye toward the past.
Ask Muddy Mike… About Paddling Technique
Muddy Mike of Big Muddy Adventures in St. Louis, Missouri, answers your questions about canoeing, rivers, and whatnot.
Beating the Fastest Time to Row the Mississippi River
Last summer saw two attempts to paddle the length of the Mississippi River in the fastest time, one successful and one falling just miles short.
Paddling Through the Heart of North America on the Mississippi River Water Trail
You can paddling through the heart of North America on the Mississippi River Water Trail.
Paddling 1,000 Miles for Autism
