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 Blind Kayaker Tackling Missouri’s Toughest River Race — Again
Isaac McBurney is back for his fourth MR340, the grueling 340-mile river race across Missouri — and he’s on a mission to prove limits are an illusion.
32 Days, One Paddle, No Help: How a Ballwin Man Broke the Missouri River Record
Grieving losses and starting with a new kayak, Pete Larson paddled 2,341 miles solo down the Missouri River — and broke a 46-year-old record.
The Meramec Tried to Break Him. Instead, He Made History.
Pete Larson didn’t just paddle the whole Meramec — he raced time, fatigue, and the river itself.
A Local Nonprofit Wins a National Award
The Mississippi River Water Trail Association just racked up another award!
The MR340 Wasn’t Enough — So They Biked There and Back
Two Missouri adventurers biked, paddled, and dragged a canoe across the state — and lived to tell the sweaty, epic tale.
Float Camping in Missouri Is an Art. Here’s How to Master It.
Float camping on Missouri’s Upper Current River is part glamping, part river odyssey, and totally worth the gear haul.
Don’t Be That Boater: How to Keep Invasive Species Out of Our Waters
Invasive species threaten waterways, wildlife, and outdoor recreation. Learn how to recognize and prevent the spread of these sneaky hitchhikers.
Six Fun Things to Do in Missouri’s Pulaski County
From Mother Nature to the Mother Road, Missouri’s Pulaski County offers plenty to experience and explore. Put these activities on your to-do list.