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.

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.

How to Ride, Climb, and Tee Off at Missouri Bluffs Park

Your guide to this compact but surprisingly diverse playground along the Missouri River in St. Charles County.

They Were Magnificent Humans: An Oral History of the First MR340

Two decades ago, a dreamer named Scott Mansker had a simple idea: to organize a boat race across nearly the entire state of Missouri. Pulling it off would take perseverance, teamwork, and a dude named Soda Popp.

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 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 Paddling Technique

Muddy Mike of Big Muddy Adventures in St. Louis, Missouri, answers your questions about canoeing, rivers, and whatnot.

Designating a Missouri River Water Trail

Paddling 1,000 Miles for Autism

PaddleMO Explores 100 Miles on the Missouri River

Preparing for the MR340, the World’s Longest Nonstop Paddle Race