Happy Thanksgiving Day

Happy Thanksgiving Day

Overland Park, Missouri November 23, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: Happy Thanksgiving Day to all of you and your families.Here is a report on what brought me to Overland Park on Thanksgiving Day, 2023. November 20-21: 9am. I depart from the boat ramp at Saint...
Racing from the Storms

Racing from the Storms

Saint Joseph, Missouri November 19, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: At this point on my journey, I am trying to stay ahead of the rain and snow. Here’s how I got to Saint, Joseph, Missouri. November 11. I left from Omaha and paddled downstream about 25 miles...
Each Day Brings New Challenges and New Joys

Each Day Brings New Challenges and New Joys

Ameristar Casino and Hotel* Council Bluffs, Iowa November 11, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: It has been a long and consequential 11 days since my last report. Here is an update. November 2. I launched from Yankton in the morning. The day was cloudy and cold, but I...
No More Dams & Reservoirs!

No More Dams & Reservoirs!

Yankton, South Dakota November 1, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: October 29. I made great progress today on the Missouri River with a really strong current. I launched in extremely cold weather from Pickstown at 9:30 am and arrived at my destination, Blue Moon Resort...